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The original was posted on /r/unraid by /u/Fabtech_Projects on 2023-09-23 14:31:36.
Hey guys, I recently got a great deal on a Lenovo SR250 7Y51 server that I want to use as a backup for my current Unraid server. My issue is that I'm new to working with server equipment and had a question about my options to expand the drives on the server from (4) 3.4 HDD drive bays to perhaps a rack-mounted disk shelf solution. I have read about purchasing a used rack mounted external unit and connecting my drives over SaS to Sata. I am wondering if my current server can support this with what I currently have, or if I need to look into acquiring an HBA for the server. My SR250 currently has these specs. I was hoping I could use these cables to run from the drives to my server. My concern is my server uses a Raid 530-8i. I don't know if that acts as an HBA for the server. Furthermore, I don't know if the Raid controller would over-rule how Unraid manages the drives.
I am very new to server setups, so I apologies for my ignorance and lack of correct lingo. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!