Best partner for LSI 9201-16i

[benzo8]

Some years ago I built a server in a SuperMicro CSE-825 with an X9DRi-F / LSI 9201-16i (which came pre-flashed in IT mode). Recently I transplanted the guts into a generic 24-bay case and am now looking for the right partner board for the 9201-16i to allow access to the currently unused 8 bays.

I can get a 2nd-hand 9201-8i from AliExpress for a reasonable cost but I wonder what the recommended path is - and the cheapest if they’re not the same - given the 9201’s have been superseded since I bought mine. Thanks in advance for you advice.

[JDM_WAAAT]

Anything on this list that fits your need is what I would recommend.

9201/9210/9211 (8i) will work great, just pick whichever is the cheapest.

[Official] Recommended SAS2 HBA (internal & external)

Notes I do not recommend Dell/HP/IBM/Intel/Fujitsu or other LSI OEM cards. These “real” LSI models are readily available and are much easier to flash. All models support SAS & SATA drives Most SATA SSDs will not support TRIM on SAS HBA, use SATA3 instead. All models are SAS2 6Gbps compatible Type = Internal/External Num. Drives = 4 drives per port, with no expander. All low profile cards can be used with high profile bracket, allowing support for either. Notes = Firmware options, 4Kn secto…

[benzo8]

Thanks - I’ll get myself to eBay with that information. Appreciate the help!