External Storage Controller - NEC Express5800/A2040d Configuration Manual

CONFIGURATION GUIDE

6.2 External Storage Controller

6.2.1 RAID Controller
Category
Controller
Backup Unit
NOTE:
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This External RAID Controller [NE3303-H004] can connect to NEC's Disk Expansion Unit (2U
[N8192-101][N8192-102] [N8192-103][N8192-104]).
・SAS Cable (2m) for [N8192-101][N8192-102]: [K410-322(02)]
・SAS Cable (2m) for [N8192-103][N8192-104]: [K410-333(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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To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 for the
failure with 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 8 in order to minimize the risk
of becoming multiple hard drives failure.
NEC Corporation
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NEC Express5800/A2040d, A2020d, A2010d, A1040d
Product Name/Description
External RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9380-8e
RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 2GB Cache, External 8 port (4x2 connector),
PCIe 3.0(x8), SAS 12Gb/s, Low Profile
Flash Backup Unit
Flash Backup Unit (for NE3303-H004)
140mm Flash Backup Unit Cable
Rev.2.0 – Oct. 2017
Part Number
NE3303-H004
NE3303-H005
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