SATA 'backplanes'

[L. V. Lammert]

Looking to rebuild some servers, .. seems like these 'SATA Backplanes' 
would be better space wise over individual chassis (tower cases, not rack 
mount):


http://www.startech.com/info/downloads/mobile_storage_line_list.pdf

Is there any downside to these? Planning on LSI/Megaraid controllers for 
compatibiilty (any recommendation for 4  8 port?)


TIA,

Lee

Re: SATA 'backplanes'

[Jon Simola]

On 11/30/06, L. V. Lammert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


seems like these 'SATA Backplanes' would be better space wise


Backplanes, in general, are something I really appreciate. Better
cooling and cabling, and quite good for storage density.

Spend time and the extra money getting a backplane with management
ability. Some backplanes don't even have working flashing lights...

Not that I've ever had to explain why the expensive server doesn't
look like it's doing anything.

--
Jon