[Guide] Direct Attached Storage (DAS) - Add up to 16 3.5" drive bays to an existing server for less than $300

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Hi and thanks for this guide.

I have 2 questions (im completly new to this LSI ).

  1. I seem to have problem with the LSI-9201-card part. I cant find a new card with 9201 in name/description, And the LSI card I do find, is costing from 240$ and up .
    What LSI should I be looking for that will fit your approch or will any LSI do just it have a sas connector (but avoiding those brands you mentioned)?
    …Blush, just now so this list. Is this list alternative that can do the same: [Official] Recommended SAS2 HBA (internal & external) ?

  2. Why cant I just put a SATA expansion card and plug that into the server and just pull all the sata cable directly from the DAS into the server?