Expand SATA ports?

[CyberMew]

My Sata ports all used up le.. How do I add more? I just want to add more HDDs..

 

[jtjt00]

You can get PCI-E SATA card to add more ports for less than 50 bucks.

 

[coyote]

 

[CyberMew]

Is there any good one that you would recommend (many ports and as many performance as possible?)

 

[xtreme84]

Can consider getting from one of our fellow forumers, @t258jgn. He has the MSI 2-port variant.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/69522807-post74.html

I've not used it before, but I previously was looking for one and did consider this one since it's by MSI.

 

[CyberMew]

2 ports quite few... expand 2 hdd then no more already, got 4 and above kind ones?

What should I look out for when looking at these kind of cards?

 

[eliteFX]

buy a nas or get another simple rig to use as a file server?

 

[CyberMew]

That's what I am doing actually.. expanding now ^^

Amazon.com: IO Crest SATA III 4 Port PCI-e 2.0 x1 Card with Low Profile Bracket (SI-PEX40064): Computers & Accessories how would this do?

 

[bagger 288]

That's what I am doing actually.. expanding now ^^

Amazon.com: IO Crest SATA III 4 Port PCI-e 2.0 x1 Card with Low Profile Bracket (SI-PEX40064): Computers & Accessories how would this do?

This should be better
Amazon.com: IO Crest SATA III 4-Port PCI-e 2.0 x 2 Card with Marvell HyperDuo RAID Mode Support and Low Profile Brackets SI-PEX40057: Computers & Accessories

 

[CyberMew]

This should be better
Amazon.com: IO Crest SATA III 4-Port PCI-e 2.0 x 2 Card with Marvell HyperDuo RAID Mode Support and Low Profile Brackets SI-PEX40057: Computers & Accessories

What are the differences?

 

[bagger 288]

What are the differences?

You get raid for 40057 model

 

[jtjt00]

TS, you should consider get a NAS instead.

 

[CyberMew]

I don't need RAID so I guess I am ok with the basic version ba?

I am already on a DIY NAS

 

[tmfwy]

And in a similar conundrum

Options for TS from cheapest to more expensive

1. Order SI-PEX40064 from ebay / newegg/amazon = <S$70 inclusive of shipping

2. Order from infinity STLAB A-520 with raid function = $100

3. Obtain Probox External Bay connect to PC via USB3 / eSate = $159/169

4. Obtain brande Raid card cheapo one <$199


Decision will largely be whether to keep all HDD in 1 chassis or have multiple boxes for additional hdd.

 

[coyote]

Other than adding a raid or sata cards.

TS can also do the followings.

Eg. current configurations.

1x 1TB
1x 2TB
1x 2TB
1x 4TB

Buy another 2x 4TB.

Then the 2x 4TB can replace the 1x 1TB & 1x 2TB & you will still have extra 5TB space to spare for many more years to come. And when you almost fill up the last 2TB, change that to another 4TB. Only when you finally fill up all 4 with 4TB drives, then only you consider getting a raid or sata card. By then, probably time to change motherboard or 6TB or 8TB drives will be out & you have more options again.

There are just many ways to solve a problem.

Think out of the box.

 

[tmfwy]

Other than adding a raid or sata cards.

TS can also do the followings.

Eg. current configurations.

1x 1TB
1x 2TB
1x 2TB
1x 4TB

Buy another 2x 4TB.

Then the 2x 4TB can replace the 1x 1TB & 1x 2TB & you will still have extra 5TB space to spare for many more years to come. And when you almost fill up the last 2TB, change that to another 4TB. Only when you finally fill up all 4 with 4TB drives, then only you consider getting a raid or sata card. By then, probably time to change motherboard or 6TB or 8TB drives will be out & you have more options again.

There are just many ways to solve a problem.

Think out of the box.

Now got 6TB

and 8TB available for enterprise customers....

 

[coyote]

Now got 6TB

and 8TB available for enterprise customers....

Then one 6TB will do.

 

[FatalityV]

you can also look into external docking stations.

I am using external docking station for my rig now

 

[neonboy88]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050SLTPC
2SAS-> 8 SATA ports

 

[travellingman514]

Can I used this sata card with vmware esx 5?


Thanks