Cisco UCS C240 User Manual

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Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations
Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables
LSI MegaRAID SAS
9266CV-8i
PCIe • SFF/expander:
24 internal
• LFF/expander:
12 internal
• SFF/no expander:
8 internal or
16 internal with dual
controllers
SCPM 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60
• 24 drives, SFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE6)
• 12 drives, LFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE4)
• 8 drives, no expander:
(kit of 4 UCSC-CABLE2)
• 16 drives, no expander:
(kit of 4 UCSC-CABLE2)
LSI MegaRAID SAS
9271-8i
PCIe
• SFF/expander:
24 internal
• LFF/expander:
12 internal
• SFF/no expander:
8 internal or
16 internal with dual
controllers
No 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60
• 24 drives, SFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE6)
• 12 drives, LFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE4)
• 8 drives, no expander:
(kit of 4 UCSC-CABLE2)
• 16 drives, no expander:
(kit of 4 UCSC-CABLE2)
LSI MegaRAID SAS
9271CV-8i
PCIe
• SFF/expander:
24 internal
• LFF/expander:
12 internal
• SFF/no expander:
8 internal or
16 internal with dual
controllers
SCPM 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60
• 24 drives, SFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE6)
• 12 drives, LFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE4)
• 8 drives, no expander:
(kit of 4 UCSC-CABLE2)
• 16 drives, no expander:
(kit of 4 UCSC-CABLE2)
LSI Nytro MegaRAID
8110-4i
5
PCIe • SFF/expander:
24 internal
• LFF/expander:
12 internal
SCPM 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60
• 24 drives, SFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE6)
• 12 drives, LFF/expander:
(kit pair UCSC-CABLE4)
LSI MegaRAID SAS
9285CV-8e
PCIe 8 external SCPM 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60
Not sold by Cisco
LSI MegaRAID SAS
9286CV-8e
PCIe 8 external SCPM 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60
Not sold by Cisco
1. SCPM = SuperCap power module (RAID backup unit). See Battery Backup Units, page C-5.
2. The embedded RAID controller must be enabled in the BIOS.
3. Embedded RAID SAS drive control requires an optional SCU ROM upgrade chip to be installed on the motherboard.
4. Embedded RAID 5 support requires an optional software key.
5. See LSI Nytro MegaRAID 8110-4i Considerations, page C-4.
Table C-1 Cisco UCS C240 RAID Options (continued)
Controller Style Maximum Drives SCPM
1
RAID
Levels Required Cables

Cisco UCS C240 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	UCS C240
Category	Server
Language	English