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Smar Array 5i And 5i+

 
Asim_8
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Smar Array 5i And 5i+

Hi,

i have dl580 g2 server with ultra320 146gb hard drives, hard drives are attached with builtin smart array 5i+ controller . smart array 5i+ controller support ultra320 disks, but here the disks runs at ultra 2 speed .
telll me what is problem .

regards

Asim Rana
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JohnWRuffo
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Re: Smar Array 5i And 5i+

The 5i Plus controller is capable of running the Ultra320 drives, but not at Ultra320 speeds.

To run the drive cage at Ultra320, you need to install a Genration 6 controller. (such as the 641 or 6i)
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantdl580/questionsanswers-g2.html#9b
Enjoy!
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