External Storage Controller - NEC Express5800 A2040b Configuration Manual

CONFIGURATION GUIDE

6.3 External Storage Controller

6.3.1 RAID Controller
Category
Controller
Backup Unit
NOTE:
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This External RAID Controller [NE3303-H001] can connect to NEC's Disk Expansion Unit (2U
[N8192-101][N8192-102]).
・SAS Cable (2m): [K410-191(02)]
・Disk Expansion Unit can be placed just above or just below the server.
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BTO configuration at the server delivery does NOT include RAID configuration. Please do RAID
configuration by using utility setting.
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By using Flash Backup Unit, Write Back is available.
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When configuring Flash Backup Unit, the External RAID Controller is not BTO configured at the server
delivery. In order to configure Flash Backup Unit in BTO, please order NE3300-SV401 (Customized
Service: PCI Cards)
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To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 sith 2x
HDDs in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding
process.
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It is recommended to set RAID array configuration drives less than eight in order to minimize the risk
of becoming multiple hard drives failure.
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When using VMware ESXi5.5, please download the latest SMI-S provider from our web site.
NEC Corporation
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NEC Express5800/A2040b, A2020b, A2010b, A1040b
Product Name/Description
External RAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9286CV-8e
RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 1GB Cache, External 8 port (4x2 connector),
PCIe 3.0(x8), SAS 6Gb/s, Low Profile
Flash Backup Unit
Flash Backup Unit (for NE3303-H001)
Revision 7.0 – December 2014
Part Number
NE3303-H001
NE3303-H002
40