DL380 G3 and 5302 array controller

[Laszlo Somi]

Hi all,


We are trying to configure a DL380G3 using a 5302 array controller installed in PCI slot 1. We would like the 5302 to control both channels of the duplex backplane. The documentations I have seen show a duplex configuration where SCSI 0 and 1 are connected to the internal 5Si controller and the second channel SCSI ID 2, 3, 4, 5 are connected to an external SCSI controller like the 5302.

Questions:
- Can we use only the 5302 SCSI controller to control both side of the duplex backplane?
- Assuming the answer to the above is yes, how do I disable the internal SCSI controllers (5si and the two SCSI3)?
- I have heard that we might experience boot problems unless we use the internal 5Si controller to boot the OS. Could somone confirm or deny this?

Thanks in advance,

--Laszlo--

[Chanler Childs]

We have done this and it does work. The server will have the red fault light on, but functions normally. The 5i can be disabled in bios.

I believe we terminated both connections on the backplane and ran 2 cables to the pci based controller. Its a tight fit. You'll need a spare terminator and cable from another server, or ordered as replacements.