is the only difference between the integrated adapter version and the internal version the metal pcie plate?
No, the main difference between integrated and adapter is the firmware. They are designed to work in the specified slot type. The integrated storage slot is a PCIe slot, but it does not work the same as a normal PCIe slot.
That is not the integrated version of the H700. According to that picture the part number is W56W0. That is the adapter version of the card. The "i" on the SAS6/iR and H700i stands for "internal" not "integrated". If a card is the integrated version then it should state integrated, intg, or something similar somewhere in the item description.
The adapter version is not supported on the R610. You can review the compatibility matrix here. The R610 is listed under the Legacy Support Matrix tab:
The H700 is an x8 PCIe card. Slots 1,2 are x8 PCIe slots, so if the card will physically fit into either of those slot areas then you might be able to get it to work.
Ahhh.... Thanks and now this might sound like a really stupid question, but is the only difference between the integrated adapter version and the internal version the metal pcie plate? Ie if I just unscrewed that slot plate / piece of metal on the left hand side of the card, would I be transforming an integrated adapter version card into an internal version card?
Or is the pin-out on the connector totally different? From a photo the form factor of the card looks almost identical. We can see the SAS6ir behind the H700 and the H700 just laid on top of it to see the pin out / form factor...
No, the main difference between integrated and adapter is the firmware. They are designed to work in the specified slot type. The integrated storage slot is a PCIe slot, but it does not work the same as a normal PCIe slot.
Is it then possible to flash the adapter card version, if the only difference is a firmware difference?
Or would it just be better to go ahead and order another card, only this time ensure it is the integrated one and not the adaptor one...?
Is it then possible to flash the adapter card version, if the only difference is a firmware difference?
Or would it just be better to go ahead and order another card, only this time ensure it is the integrated one and not the adaptor one...?
I would suggest that you purchase the correct card. Our firmware is our intellectual property, and we do not allow it to be installed on devices that it is not intended for.
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January 25th, 2015 09:00
No, the main difference between integrated and adapter is the firmware. They are designed to work in the specified slot type. The integrated storage slot is a PCIe slot, but it does not work the same as a normal PCIe slot.
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January 24th, 2015 15:00
Hello Jason
That is not the integrated version of the H700. According to that picture the part number is W56W0. That is the adapter version of the card. The "i" on the SAS6/iR and H700i stands for "internal" not "integrated". If a card is the integrated version then it should state integrated, intg, or something similar somewhere in the item description.
The adapter version is not supported on the R610. You can review the compatibility matrix here. The R610 is listed under the Legacy Support Matrix tab:
http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/04/campaigns/dell-raid-controllers
The H700 is an x8 PCIe card. Slots 1,2 are x8 PCIe slots, so if the card will physically fit into either of those slot areas then you might be able to get it to work.
Thanks
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Ahhh.... Thanks and now this might sound like a really stupid question, but is the only difference between the integrated adapter version and the internal version the metal pcie plate? Ie if I just unscrewed that slot plate / piece of metal on the left hand side of the card, would I be transforming an integrated adapter version card into an internal version card?
Or is the pin-out on the connector totally different? From a photo the form factor of the card looks almost identical. We can see the SAS6ir behind the H700 and the H700 just laid on top of it to see the pin out / form factor...
See:
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Is it then possible to flash the adapter card version, if the only difference is a firmware difference?
Or would it just be better to go ahead and order another card, only this time ensure it is the integrated one and not the adaptor one...?
Daniel My
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January 28th, 2015 09:00
I would suggest that you purchase the correct card. Our firmware is our intellectual property, and we do not allow it to be installed on devices that it is not intended for.
Thanks