Hardware

Hard Drive:

SSD's:

Logzilla / ZIL (ZFS Intent Log) / write cache SSD's:

Intel X25-E 32GB

OCZ Vertex 2 Pro

Newer Sandforce 1200/1500 based SSD's

DDRdrive X1

Readzilla / L2ARC (Level 2 Adaptive Replacement Cache) / read cache SSD(s):

Intel X25-M G2 160GB

Crucial RealSSD C300

Newer Sandforce 1200/1500 based SSD's

Controllers:

SATA/SAS Controllers 2 to 16 ports

* SFF-8087 connectors, are also known as internal mini SAS, or even iPASS connectors

** Universal I/O form factor brackets will not align. Re-bracket with slightly longer screws & nylon spacers.

IT mode is pass through with no RAID or HBA mode, which is best for ZFS. (Flash Instructions)

IR mode is pass through (as with IT) but with RAID options.