Dell PE-R630 RAID Controller Question

Question

I have been given a R630 that was used for ESXi 6.0, but only for compute so no RAID controller or RJ45 NIC. As I want to use it for a home lab and run the ESXi 7.x I need to add parts. Based on different threads here in the community I have figured out the better option for RAID controller is the PERC H730 over the H330, however I'm not sure of the part numbers I need. Looking ServerSupply.com I see two option for H730: Part numbers RH3XC and 405-AAEJ, would one of those work? I assume I will need cables as well, and will gladly supply the Dell service tag if needed. Thanks in advance for the help.

DELL-Shine K · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the details. You have 8X2.5 backplane. You can use below cable to connect this backplane to  Mini (integrated) PERC controller K43RY -  ASSY,CBL,MPERC,8,APL,R630

DELL-Shine K · Answer

Below are the part number of RAID controller card supported in R630

80WCN, 9JXVW - H330
K7GHD, KMCCD - H730
3V42G, 7H4CN - H730P

For cables we need to know what backplane you have on the server. Can you share the part# of number of drive slots your backplane have so we can get the correct cable details.

Below link have details on cabling for various backplane

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/poweredge-r630/r630_om_pub/removing-the-hard-drive-backplane?guid=guid-07b254cd-dde2-4567-9db7-1cbb73900cc4&lang=en-us

StLCards1985 · Answer

Thanks a bunch. The backplane is DP/N: 0MG81C Appreciate the help.

StLCards1985 · Answer

Thanks for the help. I have found these parts and have them ordered.

PowerEdge HDD/SCSI/RAID

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