Proliant DL 385 G5 + MSA-20

[alessandro dalla riva]

Hallo, I've bought a new Proliant DL385G5 with only PCI-e expansion slots and need to connect my MSA-20 disk array, wich was attached to a smart array 6402 PCI-X raid controller on the old server. Wich controller do I have to buy? It seems HP does not have a PCI-e U320 SCSI raid controller. I have found an LSI MegaRAID SCSI RAID Adapter 320-2E, is this right for me? thanks a lot, Alessandro Dalla Riva - BFT SpA Italy

[Greybeard]

Hi, I can't vouch for the full compatability but HP do use a badged card with the LSI chipset, however it probably won't let you use the ACU for configuration or management although it should be able to run the shelf.

[Simon Setina · Accepted solution]

Hi,

You can replace PCI-E riser card with Mixed Riser Cage Option Kit (PCI-E/PCI-X) P/N:410570-B21 and then put SA6402 in DL385

Regards
Simon