This HBA supports connectivity using labeled SATA II drives, SAS drives, or both. The following are some basic rules about the types of drives you can use:
Within a logical volume:
You can mix SAS and SATA drives [either all solid state drives (SSDs) or all hard disk drives (HDDs)].
You cannot mix HDDs and SSDs of any type.
Within an enclosure (SAS expander or direct-connect SAS cable), you can mix any drive types, subject to any restrictions imposed by the enclosure.