Supported Storage Controllers and Cables
This server supports one PCIe-style, SAS RAID controller. Optionally, the server has a software-based SATA RAID controller embedded in the system that you can use to control two internal M.2 SATA SSDs.
Note |
NVMe PCIe SSDs cannot be controlled by a SAS/SATA RAID controller. |
This server supports the RAID controller options and cable requirements shown in the following table.
Controller |
Maximum Drives Controlled |
RAID Levels |
Optional Supercap Backup? |
Required SAS Cables |
Embedded RAID (PCH SATA) |
Two internal M.2 SATA SSDs. |
0, 1 |
No |
No cables are required for control of internal SATA M.2 drives. |
Cisco 12G Modular RAID Controller UCSC-RAID-M5HD Includes 4-GB cache; controls up to 24 drives |
24 front-loading SAS/SATA drives |
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Yes |
Use the SAS/SATA cables that come with the chassis (not orderable separately). |