smart Array ctrl in DL5800 server

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On which PCI port it's better to connect a Raid array SMART 3200 Controler

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Use slot 6 or slot 1 .....

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Slot 1 : there are issues with port 2 and 3
Slot 6 : Why not !

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Hi there,
There are issues with Smart array controller 3200 on SLOT 1 if you have any device on slot 2 or 3 (NIC, ETC). Slot 6 is ok, but if you plan to use PCI remote management board has to go in slot 6 for DL580. so the best way is slot 2,3,4,5. If you're planning on ussing more that 2 smart 3200 DO NOT put it in the same bus. Try to put it one on slot 2 and the other one slot 4. if you are ussing Compaq NIC card 64 bit put it on slot 5.
Regards.
Jose.