Noob server build idea 4 - going on number 7

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But you can get an adaptec…

Adaptec ASR-7805 SAS2 HBA - $24.74 OBO + shipping

Adaptec ASR-7805 SAS2 HBA These work in both “IT” (passthrough) and RAID mode. Normally, these are more expensive, but due to CHIA, COVID, etc… this is the cheapest I’ve seen a 2 port HBA, whether LSI or Adaptec. Check out the review here: Cables: SFF-8643 → SFF-8643 - link SFF-8643 → SFF-8087 - link SFF-8643 → SATA breakout - link SFF-8643 → SATA/SAS breakout (SFF-8482 w/ SATA power) - link SFF-8643 → SATA/SAS breakout (SFF-8482 w/ Molex power) - link SFF-8643 → SFF-8644 - link [im…