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Dell R730XD replace perc with HBA
I have a Dell R730XD that is configured as 24+2 using the perc card that will be used with ZFS. I have heard that this card doesn't act as a "true" HBA so was thinking of replacing the perc with an HBA330. Will this work fine with my SAS expander? Which model do I need to get?
One think I did change with this system is adding the NVME card so I get the 4xU.2 drives, which has been working great so far. Not sure if this will affect the ability to use an HBA330.
DELL-Charles R
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March 20th, 2024 20:47
Hello,
Could you verify the configuration you currently have?
Cabling pages 171-181
https://dell.to/3Vmbtxf
If you are replacing a mini PERC H300 with mini PERC HBA330 it should be a direct replacement.
Part #:P2R3R
Part Desc.:PWA,CTL,HBA330,MCRD
taylorjonl
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March 20th, 2024 23:25
@DELL-Charles R from the factory it was option 1, but I converted it to option 3 by installing the PCIE controller and cable kit.
As a bonus question, is there a way to either convert the back two drives to use the onboard SATA connectors or a kit to mount and power two more drives inside that run off the SATA connectors? I ask because I would love to have two SATA drives that I can run the OS from and pass through the HBA controller to a VM that will run ZFS.
DELL-Young E
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March 21st, 2024 04:47
Hello,
For this
"is there a way to either convert the back two drives to use the onboard SATA connectors or a kit to mount and power two more drives inside that run off the SATA connectors?"
I'm afraid the answer is a no, to my knowledge.
Respectfully,