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jbod controller for dell r720 and freenas

Hi everyone!
I want to use a Dell R 720, which has the origional SAS 8 drive controller, for a freenas san.
As I've learned from numerous sites, the drives need to be in JBOD mode, which the factory controller does not support. Although some have set it up as raid0 individual drives which I'd rather not do.

So my question is, does anyone have any experience with this controller and will it work with this server or recommend another HBA adapter.

LSI Logic Controller Card H5-25573-00 9300-8i SGL SAS 8Port 12Gb/s PCIE3.0

https://www.amazon.com/LSI-Logic-Controller-H5-25573-00-9300-8i/dp/B00DSURZYS/ref=pd_sbs_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RYVAA5SMPHBA9A34NH80

I'm looking for controller advise for a HBA controller for this server.

Thanks!
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It does support it but it needs to be flashed in IT mode as I understand it.
I wound up ordering the LSI Logic Controller Card H5-25573-00 9300-8i so we'll see how it works out.
I'll post a follow up in case anyone else attempts it. Thanks for the reply!
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I ordered 2 sas cables and will be assembling it soon. Thanks!