What type memory for Netraid in LX Pro?

[Mark_102]

I have an LX Pro with a NetRaid Array controller. It only has one memory slot filled (one empty) and with memory so cheap, I would like to max-out the board.

Can anyone point me to a document that tells the max memory, and also exactly what type of SIMM is compatible?

And then do I have to run any utility to help it find and use the new memory, or just turn it on an go?

Thanks in advance

Mark

[Greg Carlson]

Mark,

I don't believe that the Classic NetRaid supported more than 4MB of Cache Memory.

Ciao,
Greg

[Greg Carlson]

Sorry Mark for the erronous response.. They have already hashed this issue on this forum: http://forums.itrc.hp.com/cm/QuestionAnswer/1,,0x8e8a06295e00d6118ff40090279cd0f9,00.html

Ciao,
Greg

[Greg Carlson]

Mark,

Here are the NetRaid Product papers on the NetRaid

http://netserver.hp.com/docs/download.asp?file=pp_nrpp.pdf

http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:jT2MaPO3wLkC:netserver.hp.com/docs/download.asp%3Ffile%3Dpp_nrpp.pdf+netraid+disk+array+cache&hl=en

Ciao,
Greg

[John Borders]

Mark,
I used standard SIMMS with these specs:
Size 16 MB
Pin Count 72-pin
Access Time 70 Ns
Maximum capacity: 2 by 16Meg

I plugged them in, rebooted, and the controller automatically recognized them. No configuration required!

Respectfully, John

[John Borders]

Correction for my last: Gibbo's post (Dont throw away your Netraid card when you switch to Win2k!!!) and my searching for 3Si memory on HP's Parts Surfer has coughed up the following:
Use EDO memory. Up to 128Megs are supported (64 in each slot). the 3Si is actually a AMI Megaraid Ultra 428 that's been OEM'd to HP (Thanks Gib!). I'm going to upgrade my cache now from 32 to 128!

[John Borders]

Even more info (from the Megaraid Ultra 428 site): Memory
Q1: What kind and size of cache memory configurations can I use with the 428?

A1: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 MB - x36(parity) - 50/60/70 ns - 72 pin - Single-Sided Fast Page Mode SIMMS. X32 (non-parity) SIMMS are not supported or guaranteed to work with the 428. Reference page 37 of the old PCI RAID controller hardware manual, and page 57 of the current one.

Q2: Can I use any brand of memory with the 428?

A2: No. The only makes or brands confirmed for the 428 are PNY, SEC, Tanisys, Micron Technologies, Advantage, Unigen, and Centon.