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May 26th, 2022 12:00
Can add SSD hard disks to my server ?
Hello
I have rack server R640 with chassis with up to 10x2.5in HDD in Hot-plug AG drive with part number (8KXX7)
I have 2 SSD drive + 4 of HDD DRIVES
My question,
Can I add extra SSD drives ?
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DELL-Shine K
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May 26th, 2022 18:00
What storage controller you have on the server? You can mix HDD and SSD on same backplane but on a single virtual disk you can not mix HDD and SSD drives. So in this case you can create one virtual disk using HDD drives and another virtual disk using SSD drive.
maherkhalil007
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May 27th, 2022 04:00
Hello
My controller is Dell HBA330 Mini (Embedded)
So that means in my server I can install up to 10 HDD or SSD drives. Currently I have 4x HDD + 2x SSD so total = 6 drives and now I can add more 4 SSD drives with any dive because I plan for more than 5TB per drive, am I right?
Origin3k
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May 27th, 2022 06:00
Yes you can add up to 10 drives and there is no limit in number of SSDs. Keep in mind that the HBA330 is a Passtrough controller and not a RAID one. We use the HBA330 for software defined solutions.
Regards,
Joerg
captquazar
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May 27th, 2022 09:00
Just reporting that on my New R7515 using the PERC 740p raid controller, I had no issues setting up a Raid 5, using 6 WD RED SA500 NAS SATA SSD drives, 2tb ea. I assume higher capacity drives in this family should work just fine also. Not so with Nvme 'drives', must be Dell certified. (So far, hopefully will change)
Origin3k
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May 27th, 2022 11:00
The H740p is a general purpose Controller which offer RAID and Pass-trough. With the 14Gen. Dell offers 14TB drives and within the 15Gen there are 16-18TB drives available.
Regards,
Joerg
maherkhalil007
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June 30th, 2022 17:00
The server has Chassis with Up to 8x2.5in HDD and 3 PCIe Slots
my question, can I install NVMe storage in these 3 PCIe slots?
DELL-Joey C
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June 30th, 2022 21:00
Hi @maherkhalil007,
It is possible, please refer to the user guide for PCIe slot matrix: https://dell.to/3yzjSSj but you will need to purchase Dell certified hardware for compatibility.
Here are some example of DPN# for reference:
maherkhalil007
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July 1st, 2022 15:00
Hello
Where can U shop these items?
DELL-Joey C
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July 3rd, 2022 19:00
Hi @maherkhalil007,
That would be https://dell.to/3a8m2io;