LSI 9260-8i firmware version 2.0x
the controller menu does only have RAID: 0, 5, & 6
Solaris ZFS requires passthrough or Initiator-target mode to get direct access to disks.....how to get that accomplished?
does it need a firmware upgrade..? any special commands?
No. It will not work. You need to use a basic SAS controller. I personally use the LSI 9211-8i and 9211-4i controllers.
Also see: ZFS SAS/SATA controller recommendations