I plan to buy a used DL320 G1 server with 70GB SCSI disks, which i'd like to swap to 2 500GB SATA disks, using a PCI SATA controller. Browsing this forum it looks like to me that the DL320 can boot from a PCI add-on card, i just want to be sure about it before i buy the server. Any help much appreciated!
SAN Access Module for Smart Array 5302 Controller [ 5 ] 216687-B21
Smart Array 5302/FC Controller [ 6 ] 216688-B21
Note 3: Supports Wide Ultra2/3 SCSI drives only. If cabling to internal drives, first remove the integrated controller module. ATA models require the Wide Ultra3 SCSI cable option kit 212690-B21. Note 4: The 64-bit/66MHz Single or Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (129803-B21) will default to Wide Ultra2, Wide-Ultra SCSI-3, Fast-Wide SCSI-2 or Fast SCSI-2 when not used with the Wide Ultra3 hard drives. Note 5: SAN Access Module for Smart Array 5302 Controller is required to support the LVD based libraries (TL891DLX). Note 6: Smart Array 5302/FC Controller is required to support the LVD based libraries (TL891DLX).
However, buying official parts for an aging Compaq server may cost a bit more than my budget, so i'm more interested in using some cheap SATA controller, like the Kouwell 571S. I know that they aren't supported officially and won't be covered by warranty, i just would like to know if they work or not. Anyways, thanks again!
I personally have no experience with that; However, If the vendor provides latest drivers/firmwares for the OS & the server environment, I don't think it should be an issue. Please refer Vendor for more details on Compatible server Hardware.
Regards, James.
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