Mixing SAS and SATA drives

[Hostmaster]

>>>Can't mix SATA and SAS disks. So we can't supply 2X73GB, SAS, 3.5-inch,
>>>15.000 rpm Hard Drive 4X750GB, SATA, 3.5-inch, 7200 rpm Hard Drive.
>>>Instead I've configured 2X73GB, SAS, 3.5-inch, 15.000 rpm Hard Drive
>>>4X400GB, SAS, 3.5-inch, 10,000 rpm Hard Drive.

>Can I do this and if I can how do I get Dell to supply me with that 
>configuration.

AFAIK its *technically* possible to mix them, however it isn't a Dell supported
configuration, therefore they won't sell them that way. Several of the guys from
Enterprise Storage frequent these lists, so they will be able to give you the
final word, but it might just be easier to buy the server with the supported
config (ie just the two SAS drives for the OS), and then put a separate order
for the four SATA drives, but check with someone who knows the PERC6/i better
than me before buying!

Best Regards, 
Richard Garner (A+, N+, AMBCS, MOS-O)

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