Hi -
I recently got a ZeusRAM Z4RZF3D-8UC for use as a ZIL, but I am wondering which cable I should get to be able to utilise the dual/wide SAS port on the ZeusRAM for max speed, but using a single controller. I have found one cable alternative below, but was wondering if anyone knew if there was a cheaper option? I have alternative HBAs to use in my storage server, so I am mostly indifferent as to SFF-8087 or SFF-8643.
I have tried to read up on what others have done, and understand from this thread:
ZeusRAM under $300 BO on Ebay
that this $75 SFF-8643 cable should work fine:
SA-4382-HDD-.5M-N2 - Int. HD MiniSAS (SFF-8643) to *2 Dual Port SAS Drive (SFF-8482), 30AWG 10G , .5 meter
but I am uncertain as to whether or not there is a cheaper alternative that will work equally well, for example this at $25:
Dell T3F4V / 18XYD Internal miniSAS SFF-8087 to Dual SFF-8482 SAS
or this at $29:
Dell 7W5N8 Internal miniSAS HD SFF-8643 to Dual SFF-8482 SAS
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I recently got a ZeusRAM Z4RZF3D-8UC for use as a ZIL, but I am wondering which cable I should get to be able to utilise the dual/wide SAS port on the ZeusRAM for max speed, but using a single controller. I have found one cable alternative below, but was wondering if anyone knew if there was a cheaper option? I have alternative HBAs to use in my storage server, so I am mostly indifferent as to SFF-8087 or SFF-8643.
I have tried to read up on what others have done, and understand from this thread:
ZeusRAM under $300 BO on Ebay
that this $75 SFF-8643 cable should work fine:
SA-4382-HDD-.5M-N2 - Int. HD MiniSAS (SFF-8643) to *2 Dual Port SAS Drive (SFF-8482), 30AWG 10G , .5 meter
but I am uncertain as to whether or not there is a cheaper alternative that will work equally well, for example this at $25:
Dell T3F4V / 18XYD Internal miniSAS SFF-8087 to Dual SFF-8482 SAS
or this at $29:
Dell 7W5N8 Internal miniSAS HD SFF-8643 to Dual SFF-8482 SAS
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.