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Date:      Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:55:13 -0500
From:      Rick Romero <rick@havokmon.com>
To:        freebsd-hardware@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: IBM x3650 raid controller hardware recommendation
Message-ID:  <20110615105513.Horde.xNSABqPBW7JN_NXh7zjk1nA@beta.vfemail.net>
In-Reply-To: <1308152906919-4491684.post@n5.nabble.com>
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Quoting easwarrior <cgarrett@raytheonvtc.com>:

> I have purchased a new x3650 to use as my firewall for my network. I will be
> installing pfSense. Unfortunately I did not pay attention when I ordered the
> machine and have come to realize that the RAID controller does not have any
> drivers for FreeBSD. Of course IBM states they do not support FreeBSD
> either. Are there any suggestions on a controller to purchase for this unit.
> It would have to be pci express and low profile and support SAS. I know I
> can do a software RAID but rather avoid that if possible.

I'm a fan of LSI Controllers - This should work:
http://www.lsi.com/products/storagecomponents/Pages/MegaRAIDSAS9280-4i4e.aspx

Rick




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