[OmniOS-discuss] hw recomendation for JBOD box

[Dave Pooser]

On 10/30/13 5:15 PM, "Bryan Horstmann-Allen" <bdha at mirrorshades.net> wrote:

>JBODs tend to be behind expanders which can cause major headaches. If
>your model allows for all in-chassis, its definitely a nicer way to go.

SAS expanders with SATA disks can be major headaches waiting to happen,
but AFAICT SAS expanders with SAS disks are reliable and stable. I'd be
interested in hearing from people with different experiences, though.
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