PCI-X 64 esata/sataII for DL-585 G1

[ior]

I'm searching for a esata/sataII PCI-X 64 card for use in an DL585 G1 server. I need to boot with it. I use it for ltsp server on ubuntu.

What can I use?

Thanks

[Jan Soska]

Why you don't use built in smararray with scsi drives? Too small or other reason?

Jan

[ior]

I want to completely eliminate the mechanical disks and put ssd.

[Jan Soska]

Hello,

so, nowadays it is not easy task to find PCI-X sata/sas controller.

Generally, DL585 G1 is (or better was) oficially upgradeable to SAS technology by using HP Smart Array P600 controller. (and SAS/SATA cages)

Please check here DL585G1 quickpecs: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11902_div/11902_div.html and P600 quickspecs:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12247_div/12247_div.html . unfortunatelly, it is not widle available now, check PN 337972-B21 with your HP vendor or over internet.

Another option are Adaptec raid controllers like 2420SA or 2820SA - http://www.adaptec.com/en-us/support/raid/sataii/aar-2420sa/ (we use them in some not branded servers with sata drives, work fine), unfortunatelly again they are not in production.

Jan