SM LSI SAS3008 PCIe

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I have a SM X10DAC which includes the LSI SAS3008 raid controller. I would like to connect two Intel 750 1.2TB U.2 drives to the controller via the two LSI SFF-8643 ports and the Intel supplied SFF-8639 to SFF-8643 cables. After a failed initial attempt and subsequent additional research, it would seem that, at least in IR mode, non SAS/SATA end devices are incompatible with the 3008 SAS/SATA controller.

At this point I would like to determine whether flashing the LSI controller to IT mode might allow me to pass through the (2x) 4 pcie lanes directly to the SFF-8643 ports and at least get the drives up and running. If not, I suppose I'll join the crowd currently waiting for the x16 NVMe controllers to become available.

Thanks in advance!
-Craig
 
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No, you need to use the NVME AOC for 2x NVME. 1 card will work for 2x 2.5" NVME but no SAS 3008 will work.

Or you can use the Funtin adapter for 1x 2.5" per-PCIE slot.
 
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T_Minus said:
No, you need to use the NVME AOC for 2x NVME. 1 card will work for 2x 2.5" NVME but no SAS 3008 will work.

Or you can use the Funtin adapter for 1x 2.5" per-PCIE slot.
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Much appreciated!

I'd really like to consolidate into a single card as I have another x4 drive which is currently occupying a x16 slot. Until I add a second CPU (which I really don't need at the moment), active slots are in short supply. It's unfortunate to have made this discovery so late in the game.. probably would have gone with a different board.

-Craig
 
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If you purchased the LSI 3008 HBA separate I'd take it... very interesting motherboard choice with 2x CPU support, sound, and no IPMI...
 
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T_Minus said:
If you purchased the LSI 3008 HBA separate I'd take it... very interesting motherboard choice with 2x CPU support, sound, and no IPMI...
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At the time, the expectation was that it would be able to support a high end GPU, a 1.2TB 750 AIC, (2x) 2.5" 1.2TB 750's via the LSI 3008 sff-8643 ports, and a single 2696v4.. with room to expand should I ever want to add a second 2696v4 down the road.

Really more of a test bench for the eBay 2696v4...

Oh well.. guess I'll need to either purchase a second processor for more pcie lanes/x16 nvme raid support when the cards become available, or build a second box :D

It looks like the rocket raid 3840a controller is currently only available to OEM's.. any chance a forum member might have an inside line for obtaining a sample now?

-Craig
 
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