Super cheap LSI SAS3 controller
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The firmware should be on Broadcom's site (IT was there). You will have to check the "Legacy products" checkbox. I used this guide to flash my card with IT: https://www.servethehome.com/flash-lsi-sas-3008-hba-e-g-ibm-m1215-mode/
Should be similar for IR (change file names).
Should be similar for IR (change file names).
Thanks @piranha32 ! Meant IT mode
Here's the link to the resources, was buried in support pages under Legacy Products > LSI SAS 9300-8i
www.broadcom.com
Quick guide (untested, do not have cards yet):
Download the
Use
The package contains a BIOS rom, a UEFI rom and firmware file
Correct me if I'm wrong, I think the process is to flash the UEFI rom (unsigned for linux) and firmware file
but according to the guide its possible to flash all 3 with
Here's the link to the resources, was buried in support pages under Legacy Products > LSI SAS 9300-8i
Support Documents and Downloads
Search technical documentation and downloads including firmware and drivers.
www.broadcom.com
Quick guide (untested, do not have cards yet):
Download the
9300_8i_Package_P16_IR_IT_FW_BIOS_for_MSDOS_Windows and Installer_P16_for_UEFIUse
sas3flash to flash.The package contains a BIOS rom, a UEFI rom and firmware file
Correct me if I'm wrong, I think the process is to flash the UEFI rom (unsigned for linux) and firmware file
[1]but according to the guide its possible to flash all 3 with
sas3flash.efi -f SAS9300_8i_IT.bin -b mptsas3.rom -b mpt3x64.rom
Code:
[1] Note from readme "The IT UEFI BSD & HII does not require Legacy BIOS to be loaded on to the controller."
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Just for posterity: 9300-16i are coming down in price, too. You should be able to grab one for $75. Still more expensive than two of these, but if you're struggling with number of PCIe slots its an option worth considering.
Yep, prefer less slot and power =)
9300-16i is two chips joined together which uses more power ~27W. I've read it requires the additional power connector when using 10+ drives or there could be issues. More power = more heat.
The 9305-16i and 9400-16i use about half the power (~14W) and are half-height 16i cards.
I currently use onboard ports and a few 2-port PCIe 2.0x1 SATA cards which barely use any power and dont need active cooling directly on them. They are not bandwidth limited with SATA drives or SATA SSDs. Works flawlessly with zfs on linux and less power and heat vs 9200-16i.
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Looks like the seller re-upped under a different item ID, just for anyone still interested in these:
Inspur LSI YZCA-00424-101 Raid Card 12Gbps HBA HDD Controller | eBay
A representative will respond quickly. RAID Cards. We hope you are enjoying your experience with our product/service. Model Number: YZCA-00424-101. Enter item number. United States ZIP Code Change country.
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Wonder why he keeps doing that.Looks like the seller re-upped under a different item ID, just for anyone still interested in these:
Inspur LSI YZCA-00424-101 Raid Card 12Gbps HBA HDD Controller | eBay
A representative will respond quickly. RAID Cards. We hope you are enjoying your experience with our product/service. Model Number: YZCA-00424-101. Enter item number. United States ZIP Code Change country.www.ebay.com
Is it easier to create a new listing than to update an old one? Or maybe there's some i and of fee related thing theyre trying to limit the impact of... I have no idea, but definitely makes it more difficult to keep up with lol
Unless Inspur's firmware has some features you really need, I would reflash it with the generic firmware, just to sanitize a piece of hardware which came from an unknown source.
The number of times the seller has re-listed this item is greatly exaggerated in this thread. It's true that the link in the OP doesn't work anymore, but this has been the same listing that @BackupProphet discovered on 7/26. Folks just keep reposting it.
I am not complaining, though. I think it's awesome that people are so engaged on this forum. Keep the deals coming ;-)
Mine also came with IT FW.
Before
After
Before
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Controller : SAS3008(C0)
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NVDATA Version (Default) : 0b.02.00.00
NVDATA Version (Persistent) : 0b.02.00.00
Firmware Product ID : 0x2221 (IT)
Firmware Version : 12.00.00.00
NVDATA Vendor : INSPUR
NVDATA Product ID : INSPUR 3008IT
BIOS Version : 08.17.00.00
UEFI BSD Version : 14.00.00.00
FCODE Version : N/A
Board Name : INSPUR 3008IT
Board Assembly : INSPUR
Board Tracer Number : N/A
Code:
Controller : SAS3008(C0)
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NVDATA Version (Default) : 0e.01.00.07
NVDATA Version (Persistent) : 0e.01.00.07
Firmware Product ID : 0x2221 (IT)
Firmware Version : 16.00.10.00
NVDATA Vendor : LSI
NVDATA Product ID : SAS9300-8i
BIOS Version : 08.37.00.00
UEFI BSD Version : 18.00.00.00
FCODE Version : N/A
Board Name : SAS9300-8i
Board Assembly : N/A
Board Tracer Number : N/ASo buy 2 more to lower your average cost.Down to $22..
After I bought two, naturally
Two reasons not yet mentioned. One is probably just related to organizing inventory. I'm an eBay seller and I've found it can be easy to get in trouble increasing stock that I might not have because I used a component for another purpose. Assigning a given lot to a given listing might help prevent that.
Another reason is that new listings seem to get a boost from the eBay search algorithm. They also show up with the tag 'newly listed', which can get a lot of attention.