RAID Controller Considerations
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Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables
This server supports the RAID controller options and cable requirements shown in
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This server contains a default drive backplane called an extender, which supports controller connection
for up to 8 drives. To control more than 8 drives (maximum 16), the server must be ordered with the
optional expander backplane. The extender/expander backplanes are not field-upgradeable.
Different cables might be required when connecting to the extender versus the expander, as described in
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Do not mix controller types in the server. Dual controllers are not supported.
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Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables, page C-1
Enabling the Integrated Intel ICH10R RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-2
Enabling the Mezzanine Card RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-3
RAID Controller Cabling, page C-3
How to Determine Which Controller Is in Your Server, page C-4
How to Disable Quiet Boot for CIMC Firmware Earlier Than Release 1.2(1), page C-5
How To Launch Option ROM-Based Controller Utilities, page C-5
LSI MegaRAID Card Beep Codes, page C-6
Restoring RAID Configuration After Replacing a RAID Controller, page C-6
For More Information, page C-7
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