Advice for SATA 3 Controller & Fibre Ethernet Mac Pro Mid 2010

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I have a few Mac Pro Mid 2010, One of which is dedicated as a main file server and currently runs OS X Lion Server, and will likely be upgraded at some point to Mountain Lion Server when OS/App is bug free (got caught with early OS X Lion Server implementation, so a little more cautious this time around).
Within there are 4 X WD RE4 Enterprise 2TB SATA 3 HDD's in a RAID 10 configuration (4TB useable ~ aka Raid 1+0, provides good data redundancy), with an OCZ Agility 3 SSD for Boot and Superdrive, no spare SATA. It all works quite well.
This Mac Pro frequently serves other Mac Pro (workstations) large +300mb and numerous small +1mb files (engineering analysis datasets) simutaneously, the workstations dump their compiled data from their SSD Scratch to this server, so there is a lot of data transfer back and forth. The server also acts as focal for Time Machine Backups for the Mac Pro and Macbooks, whilst providing a SMB and iSCSI backup location for legacy Windoze Server (Mail/FTP server) and Windoze PC VM's. Ethernet is 802.3ad bonded (2Gb link) to LAN backbone switch (32Gb bandwidth managed switch with 2Gb SMF or SFP fibre capability X 2 = 4Gb bond).
I appreciate the Mac Pro currently has a SATA 2 controller, I would like advice on drop in replacement SATA 3 controller. I have read many articles on the web with Pro's and Con's for various PCIe cards, with some SATA 3 controllers able to boot, others not capable. Some SATA3 controllers appear to have been taken directly from the Windoze arena with not real support backup etc and it is difficult to know what to go for and indeed what is actually compatible with current and future OS X and Mac Pro base hardware as the articles maybe are not current. I warrant the experience of real Mac Pro users.
Initially I would like to achieve a configuration which permits SATA 3 transfer with existing RAID 10 and Boot SSD setup. Secondly have the possibility of RAID 5 (would add in another WD RE4 Enterprise 2TB SATA 3 HDD to existing array), and maybe also eSATA as this Mac Pro in entirety backs up daily to a Synology DS1511+ which has eSATA and would take some strainout of the ethernet link to the server.
Additionally with a SATA 3 RAID setup, it's likely even with both inbuilt ethernet 802.3ad bonded the link could become saturated, what experience of Fibre Ethernet I'm guessing these would be PCIe cards?
Thanks in advance.

Wow! The problem rectified itself.
Inexplicably, after two hours went by, the suspended job just started running again. Weird.
Basically an hour and a half after trying to find a solution and coming here to write for help, when I went back to try something else I noticed that the suspended job had finally resumed all on its own accord.
I had tried setting and unsetting the spare and restarting the Mac Pro several times to no avail.
The last time I set the disk as a spare was 1:10 p.m., and the rebuild job started up on it's own at 2:06 p.m. -- weird that it waited almost an hour, but I'm just happy it is working.
Problem "solved."

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8/12/14 1:58:46.987 PM WindowServer[104]: Display 0x2b2840d1: Unit 1; ColorProfile { 3, "DELL 2408WFP"}; TransferFormula (1.000000, 1.000000, 1.000000)
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8/12/14 2:55:34.000 PM kernel[0]: Kernel requests now disabled.
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STEP 2 - SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC REPORT:
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panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff801f8dc24e): Kernel trap at 0xffffff801fc51e48, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0xffffff803f930ec0, CR3: 0x0000000022630000, CR4: 0x00000000000206e0
RAX: 0xffffff803ebc9f80, RBX: 0x0000000000000070, RCX: 0xffffff801ff034d0, RDX: 0xffffff803f915588
RSP: 0xffffff81c98d3c10, RBP: 0xffffff81c98d3c40, RSI: 0x0000000000010002, RDI: 0x0000000000000001
R8: 0x0000000000000000, R9: 0x0000000000000039, R10: 0xffffff801ff03770, R11: 0x0000007e3672c41b
R12: 0xffffff801ff034d0, R13: 0xffffff803f8dc2c0, R14: 0xffffff803f915580, R15: 0xffffff803f930ec0
RFL: 0x0000000000010286, RIP: 0xffffff801fc51e48, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Fault CR2: 0xffffff803f930ec0, Error code: 0x0000000000000000, Fault CPU: 0x0
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff81c98d38a0 : 0xffffff801f822f79
0xffffff81c98d3920 : 0xffffff801f8dc24e
0xffffff81c98d3af0 : 0xffffff801f8f3746
0xffffff81c98d3b10 : 0xffffff801fc51e48
0xffffff81c98d3c40 : 0xffffff801fc8bffe
0xffffff81c98d3c80 : 0xffffff801fc8c1fd
0xffffff81c98d3cb0 : 0xffffff7fa01e49aa
0xffffff81c98d3ce0 : 0xffffff7fa01e48dc
0xffffff81c98d3d10 : 0xffffff7fa0144068
0xffffff81c98d3d70 : 0xffffff7fa0142c85
0xffffff81c98d3da0 : 0xffffff7fa0141646
0xffffff81c98d3dd0 : 0xffffff7fa01bfc43
0xffffff81c98d3e20 : 0xffffff7fa0140b8b
0xffffff81c98d3e50 : 0xffffff801fc956ef
0xffffff81c98d3ea0 : 0xffffff801fc952af
0xffffff81c98d3f30 : 0xffffff801fc90e89
0xffffff81c98d3f70 : 0xffffff801fc95e03
0xffffff81c98d3fb0 : 0xffffff801f8d7417
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BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
13E28
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 13.3.0: Tue Jun 3 21:27:35 PDT 2014; root:xnu-2422.110.17~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: BBFADD17-672B-35A2-9B7F-E4B12213E4B8
Kernel slide:     0x000000001f600000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff801f800000
System model name: MacPro5,1 (Mac-F221BEC8)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 26153387208
last loaded kext at 18269508545: com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver    124 (addr 0xffffff7fa10fa000, size 20480)
loaded kexts:
com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower    1.5.1
com.motu.driver.PCIAudio    1.6 58373
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver    124
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver    2.6.3f4
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAHardwareConfigDriver    2.6.3f4
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA    2.6.3f4
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC    1.60
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient    3.5.13
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl    1.2.5
com.apple.kext.AMDFramebuffer    1.2.4
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet    1.0.0d1
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothUSBDFU    4.2.6f1
com.apple.AMDRadeonX3000    1.2.4
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X    7.0.0
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport    4.2.6f1
com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess    1
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC    1.7.0
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com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin    1.0.0
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com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport    4.2.6f1
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How can I recover the NAS back up to put on my new Time Machine.
Talking to Apple Support Adviser was a waste of time on case number 239647273
Any thoughts or pointers?

Keep the old OS around and just kick the tires and test new OS. Apple has a history and habit of breaking support in things like this.
You can use TimeMachine as one level of backup, and even there there were changes with Lion, I would always recommend foremost backup clones of every volume. And clone (SuperDuper etc) can be stored on something like HP NAS Media Server which also was supporting TimeMachine, iTunes - until Apple made that harder and more their own proprietary format.
Apple AirPort Time Capsule Support
Lion Communities
Cloning as a Backup Strategy
Rather than "upgrade" I would clone the system, and do a clean install, then allow Setup Assistant to import your files.
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Mac pro early 2008 migration to mac pro mid 2010

I have a mac pro early 08 and am trying to migrate all of this to my newish mac pro mid 10 and am finding it difficult to do, i have basic progs on mac pro 10 and maverick installed and thats it, but am unable to find how to get all my 'stuff' from one to other. help

I'll watch to see if you get an answer. I have a late 2008 Mac Book Pro 15 with the same problem. It boots xp good every time. But I often need to use external monitor to gain control of the OSX boot. It gives tone, shows gray, shows apple and gear the short blue and then strait to black and front LED seems to indicate sleep. Very frustrating. Happens on both use best graphics and conserve battery display settings. Tried the reset pram, safe boot, save boot verbose. All no good.

ATT 600 for a Mac Pro - Mid 2010?

I understand I can use an HD with this spec. Is that true?
TIA

If you insist on using *TLAs, you need to be sure you are getting them right. If uncertain, spell out the words for maximum understanding and no mistakes.
Mac Pro (tower) uses Serial ATA drives. Any size as long as you initialize them for use as Mac Volumes using GUID partition Table. A Fast 1TB drive for your Mac can be had for under US$100. Do not use Green drives for anything that needs performance, they are fine for Backups.
Drives labeled ATA or Parallel ATA use a 40-pin ribbon cable and will not work in your Mac.
* Three Letter Acronyms

Suggest a better graphics card for my mac pro mid 2010

I use my Mid 2010 Mac Pro (not macbook pro) to do very heavy visual / special effects editing for film using the programs Blender, After Effects, Premier Pro and Element 3D. I need a graphics card with at least 3GB of VRAM but I am having a hard time finding one that isn't outrageously priced. I would really appreciate any suggestions for cards that aren't overclocked that would have the above VRAM or greater that would work with my particular Mac Pro. Thanks so much for any help.

How about HD7950 Mac Edition?
http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/product_index.aspx?cid=1&gid=3& sgid=1157&pid=1777&psn=&leg=0&lid=1

Upgrading Ram on Mac Pro (mid 2010) 8 Core

I currently have 8gb ddr3 1066 and 8gb ddr3 1333 both ECC putting me at 16 gb ram. When i purchased them i didn't know there was a difference in ram. To upgrade do i need to buy x2 8gb or can i buy a single. When installing this a few years ago i learned that you couldn't just mix and match ram since i tried to add the stock 2gb ram to the open slots but my mac wouldn't turn on. Is there any advice on how i could effectively upgrade my ram by another 16 gb and does 1066 and 1333 make a difference? is ECC necessary for it to work on mac?

ECC DIMMs are required. If you could get a non-ECC DIMM to fit, it would shut off memory error correction, one of the best features of the Mac Pro with Xeon Processor.
Replacement DIMMs MUST have a large heatsink and Apple approved temperature sensor, because Apple reduces the airflow (based on measured temperatures) for quiet performance. Other manufacturers do not necessarily do this, and if you do not have the correct heatsinks and temperature sensors, the fans may run at full speed, or the DIMMs may die prematurely from overheating.
You can upgrade the DIMMs on each side (group of four slots) by the each. Pairs are not required. Most DIMMs 8GB and under mix readily with others, but some do not. Try the new ones by themselves first, so that you know first whether they work at all, then whether they "play nice with others".
You can spend the next month learning about exactly which DIMMs will and which will not work in your Mac. I do not recommend you do this for a one-off purchase. Instead, buy from a Mac-Centric Vendor who can tell YOU what DIMMs should be used in your Mac, and will stand by them:
"It works in your Mac,
or your money back."

Black display, Mavericks install on Mac Pro (Mid 2010)?

I have a FireWire 800 HDD with Mountain Lion 10.8.5 installed, and I zeroed out my primary startup disk to install Mavericks fresh.
However, after selecting the newly-formatted HDD, and letting go through the "preparing" phase, my display went black and it won't wake up.
I'm a registered developer and used every beta since the first one, and had no problems until today.
Help?

ECC DIMMs are required. If you could get a non-ECC DIMM to fit, it would shut off memory error correction, one of the best features of the Mac Pro with Xeon Processor.
Replacement DIMMs MUST have a large heatsink and Apple approved temperature sensor, because Apple reduces the airflow (based on measured temperatures) for quiet performance. Other manufacturers do not necessarily do this, and if you do not have the correct heatsinks and temperature sensors, the fans may run at full speed, or the DIMMs may die prematurely from overheating.
You can upgrade the DIMMs on each side (group of four slots) by the each. Pairs are not required. Most DIMMs 8GB and under mix readily with others, but some do not. Try the new ones by themselves first, so that you know first whether they work at all, then whether they "play nice with others".
You can spend the next month learning about exactly which DIMMs will and which will not work in your Mac. I do not recommend you do this for a one-off purchase. Instead, buy from a Mac-Centric Vendor who can tell YOU what DIMMs should be used in your Mac, and will stand by them:
"It works in your Mac,
or your money back."

Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Won't turn on sometimes?

Hi sometimes when i try to power up my mac pro it won't turn on? like today i pressed the power button twice then it never starts up or plays the mac music it just sounds like its gonna start but never starts. after like 2 or 3 trys it will start any suggestions on what to do ? or any upgrades? its all stock right now.

No it does not blink. and i have tried reseting PRAM and SMC. Let me rephrase the problem, When i press the power button on my mac pro it will give power to my keyboard and mouse and audio interface, but the computer led above the power button doesnt light up and there is nothing going on in the actual computer screens won't turn on anything even if i let it run for 25 minutes it won't start up. so i have to force shutdown by holding down the power button for five or so seconds. Then the second time i hit the power button it usually works. and starts up correctly.
this happens every time. it usually takes me powering it up once and force shutting it down then powering it up again to work sometimes i get it on my third try? i have reset my smc by
Shut down and unplug the Mac.
Keep the Mac unplugged for at least fifteen seconds.
Plug the Mac back in and do not turn it back on for at least five seconds.
Press the power button to turn the Mac back on.
and i have reseted my pram by holding down command option p and r til i hear the mac music play again.
my computer is working just fine minus i have to start it up twice for me to get to actually use my computer.

Mac pro mid 2010 - screen suddenly turns black

hi everybody,
since today my Mac pro (snow leopard) does the following:
Sometimes the screen suddenly turns black. Only the Cursor can be seen (sometimes not even that).
When I reboot the system everything seems fine, but after a few minutes the same problem occurs.
Unfortunately I'm not able to copy the specifications of my system because the black screen is faster than I am after a reboot.
I would be glad if anybody knew what I can do about it.
Thanks guys! Chris

Safe Mode does the equivalent of a Disk Utility (Repair Disk) while it puts up that progress bar. It never get more than about 1/3 of the way across, even when everything is great. But if your drive is un-mountable after the repair cycle, your Mac cannot start up, and it will shut down.
NOT shutting down is a good sign.
Safe Mode should continue and load a minimal set of Apple-only Drivers. It does NOT load the graphics card Driver, which is why it can be useful to learn more about your graphics card.
If you are using your Boot SSD for everything, and are not using TRIM, your SSD may be clogging up with deleted data. There are several ways to eliminate or reduce the deleted data.
One way is to run any system, 10.6.8 or later, with TRIM Enabler installed, and run one pass of Disk Utility (Repair Disk) with TRIM active. This presents one additional line of output:
"Trimming unused blocks"
and pauses for up to a minute while the unused blocks are TRIMmed.
TRIM Enabler has become much more difficult to install on 10.9.5 and later, because it conflicts with the new Kernel-extension signing feature.
Edit> If you are really running 10.6.8, you can install TRIM Enabler in your active System. It is free, but be sure to get the correct version for your system. There is an advanced-features version also available for a modest charge.

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