dashoe
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I'm working on a Dell R730xd with a PERC H730p (embedded?) raid controller in HBA mode. The controller is driving a 24 bay array on 2.5" drives pluse the two extra bays on the rear of the machine. As expected from the discussion in this forum, the unit works but performance is poor.
Am I correct that this controller can't not be flashed?
Looks like most post here suggest the HBA330 as a replacement, is that also correct? If so, the H730 card is not in a typical PCI slot but is attached to the motherboard in a way that I'm not familiar with. Also, the cabling on the PCI HBA330 cards I've looked up does not appear to be compatible with the existing cabling attached to the H730. I'm looking for some guidance on getting a proper HBA card working on this server.
Thanks very much!
Am I correct that this controller can't not be flashed?
Looks like most post here suggest the HBA330 as a replacement, is that also correct? If so, the H730 card is not in a typical PCI slot but is attached to the motherboard in a way that I'm not familiar with. Also, the cabling on the PCI HBA330 cards I've looked up does not appear to be compatible with the existing cabling attached to the H730. I'm looking for some guidance on getting a proper HBA card working on this server.
Thanks very much!