Cisco UCS C240 M5 Service Manual

APPENDIX B
Storage Controller Considerations
This appendix provides storage controller (RAID and HBA) information.
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Supported Storage Controllers and Cables, page 129
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Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility, page 131
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RAID Backup (Supercap), page 131
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Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controllers, page 132
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Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups, page 132
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RAID Controller Migration, page 133
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Storage Controller Cable Connectors and Backplanes, page 133
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Embedded SATA RAID Controller, page 137
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For More RAID Utility Information, page 147
Supported Storage Controllers and Cables
This server supports a single, PCIe-style, SAS RAID or HBA controller that plugs into a dedicated internal
socket.
For SFF, 8-drives version only (UCSC-C240-M5S): Do not mix controller types in the server. Do not use
the embedded SATA controller and a hardware-based RAID controller card to control front-loading drives
at the same time. This combination is not supported and could result in data loss.
Note
NVMe PCIe SSDs cannot be controlled by a SAS/SATA RAID controller.Note
This server supports the RAID and HBA controller options and cable requirements shown in the following
table.
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Cisco UCS C240 M5 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	UCS C240 M5
Category	Server
Language	English