Hello,
I have a chance to get some SAS SSDs (2-4) for a relatively cheap price. Specifically:
HPE 7.68TB SAS RI SFF BC VS MV SSD
I don’t have a server or even a desktop PC. I currently only use a ThinkPad P1. I do plan to build a desktop PC or a “NAS”.
My primary needs are running multiple virtual machines at once and data hoarding.
What hardware would I need to be able to utilize the SAS SSDs?
As I understand:
- SATA is a subset of SAS
- SAS will not work with a SATA controller, but the opposite is possible
- to use it on a “regular” PC, I will need to use a PCI slot
I read that the issue with SAS is noise and heat. I assume that was directed at SAS HDDs and not SSDs. What are the expected issues for the SSD variant?
How much more expensive would it be to use the SAS SSDs instead of just getting SATA? Keep in mind that I do not currently live in the US, and the second hand market where I am is more limited. If I ship from the US, it will have to be relatively small, not too heavy items.