On 06/26/12 6:40 AM, Rafał Radecki wrote: > - at least 6 SATA ports; > - the possibility to use SAS disks; if the system supports SAS disks, you don't need any SATA ports. you can plug SATA drives into SAS hotswap bays with most any SAS controllers. -- john r pierce N 37, W 122 santa cruz ca mid-left coast