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Unread 01-15-2011, 05:07 PM   #41
Phoenix32
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Default Re: Why SATA on 4400/4200/4500?

In a manner of setting the record straight here...

There may be other adaptions that will work with these or other units, but I thoroughly tested a seriously large number of adapters and a lot of ways to try to make them work in the 4400/4200/4500/15000. I only found one that worked well, time after time, and without a lot of modification to the Snap.

If you don't mind things like; seriously hacking up your snap server, and/or lots of modifications, and/or not being able to remove your trays when completed, and/or flakey operation, then I can show you about 5 adapters that will work. But, in the end, I doubt you will like the results or the work involved.


I AM NOT AND DO NOT want to discourage ANYONE on developing new inovations or fixes for the Snap Servers. In fact, I want to strongly ENCOURAGE others to do these things. This is part of what the forum is here for and what attracted me to it. GO FOR IT!

Find new solutions and share them! AND, do not be set back or upset if others who have engineering or first hand knowledge help you correct a few things along the way. Embrace it and learn from it. But be careful who you listen to. Some think they have real knowledge or skills when in fact they are just hobbiests who learned just enough to be dangerous and can/will lead you down sometimes expensive and/or time consuming wild goose chases.
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