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Dell EMC H745P MX User Manual

Dell EMC H745P MX
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Dell EMC PowerEdge RAID Controller 10 User’s
Guide
H740P, H745P MX, and H840
Regulatory Model: UCPA-1001, UCPB-1000, UCPE-1000 and UCPJ-1000

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Dell EMC H745P MX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell EMC
ModelH745P MX
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview of Dell EMC PowerEdge RAID Controller 10

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems compatible with the PERC 10 series cards.

PERC Card Specifications

Details the features and specifications of the H740P, H745P MX, and H840 controllers.

Management Applications for PERC Cards

Describes the software tools used to manage and configure PERC storage controllers.

Related Documentation

Provides links to additional Dell documentation for related products and services.

Key Features of PERC 10 Series Controllers

Controller Features Overview

An introduction to the various features supported by the PERC 10 series RAID controllers.

FastPath Performance Enhancement

Explains the FastPath feature for improving application performance with SSDs.

Enhanced HBA Mode Operation

Details the capabilities of the new operating mode for H740P and H745P MX cards.

Self-Encrypting Disks and Secure Erase

Covers Self-Encrypting Disks (SED) and Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for data protection.

Fault Tolerance and SMART Monitoring

Explains features like Patrol Read and SMART for ensuring data reliability and disk health.

Controller Cache Preservation

Describes how the controller protects cache data during power outages or system shutdowns.

Deploying and Replacing PERC Cards

Installing and Removing PERC Adapters

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and removing PERC H740P, H745P MX, and H840 controllers.

Part Replacement in eHBA Mode

Details procedures for replacing PERC cards when the controller is operating in eHBA mode.

Installing and Updating PERC Drivers

Creating Device Driver Media

Steps for creating bootable media required for installing PERC drivers.

Downloading and Installing Windows Drivers

Procedures for obtaining and installing PERC drivers on Windows operating systems.

Updating Drivers and Linux Installation

Covers updating existing drivers and installing drivers for Linux environments.

Firmware Management

Installing Firmware using Dell Update Package

Guide for downloading and installing controller firmware using the Dell Update Package (DUP).

HII Configuration Utility Operations

Entering and Exiting the HII Utility

Steps to access and exit the Human Interface Infrastructure (HII) configuration utility.

Configuration Management

Covers managing RAID configurations, including creating and modifying virtual disks.

Controller Management

Details operations for managing the RAID controller, such as clearing events and saving logs.

Virtual Disk Management

Explains how to view, configure, and manage virtual disks within the HII utility.

Physical Disk Management

Covers viewing and managing physical disk properties and operations within the HII utility.

Security Key and RAID Management

Security Key Implementation and Management

Details on creating, managing, and using security keys for Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs).

Local Key Management Procedures

Specific steps for using the Local Key Management (LKM) feature to secure virtual disks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

System and Configuration Errors

Addresses common errors like adapter response, BIOS issues, removed disks, and foreign configurations.

Disk and Data Integrity Problems

Covers issues such as degraded disks, memory errors, SMART alerts, and rebuild failures.

Appendix: RAID Description

Summary of RAID Levels

Provides an overview of the RAID levels supported by PERC 10 series controllers.

RAID Terminology Explained

Defines key terms such as disk striping and disk mirroring used in RAID configurations.

Getting Help and Providing Feedback

Contacting Dell EMC Support

Information on how to reach Dell EMC for technical assistance, sales, and customer service.

Providing Documentation Feedback

Instructions for submitting feedback on the product documentation.

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