SYSTEM CONFIGURATION GUIDE – NEC Express5800R120f-1E
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Using iSCSI
See the table below for supported network interfaces and operating system combinations.
N8104-150/-151/-152/-154F
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware
Windows Server 2008 R2, VMware
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 or later
Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 / Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 6.5 (x86_64) or later / Red Hat Enterprise Linux
7.1 or later / VMware
NOTE:
NIC Teaming feature is not supported on iSCSI interfaces.
6.3 InfiniBand
Product Name / Description
Single Port InfiniBand Adapter
Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI, MCX353A-FCBT,
FDR, PCIe 3.0(x8)
Dual Port InfiniBand Adapter
Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI, MCX354A-FCBT,
FDR, PCIe 3.0(x8)
InfiniBand Cable 2m/FRD
Copper
InfiniBand Cable 3m/FDR
Copper
InfiniBand Switch 36 ports/FDR
Mellanox MSX6036F-1SFR
36 ports, FDR, One power supply module included, no power
cord
Redundant Power Supply Unit
Power supply module for 36 ports InfiniBand switch, no power
cord
NOTE:
Up to two InfiniBand adapters can be installed into the system and two adapters should be of the
same type.
The InfiniBand adapters and other options are make-to-order products. Please consult our sales
representative in regards to production lead time.
6.4 External Storage Controller
6.4.1 RAID Controller
Product Name / Description
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID0/1/5/6)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9380-8e
RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 2GB, Ext. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, SAS 12Gb/s,
SATA 6Gb/s,
Flash cache protection modules included
NOTE:
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in