Hba for internal disks and external storage

Question

Hi Team,

I have a small query for one testing.

Is there any Dell HBA adapter available to connect both internal disks and external storage.

Internal disk testing related to vsan.

External storage related to some third party storage through fiber channel.

When we choose HBA 330 mini, we can connect only 8 internal hard disks(ex R430) not external storage?

If I want to achieve this, I need to get another card hba300 for external storage?

I mean two HBA 300 cards?

Thanks

Manivel RR

DELL-Joey C · Accepted Answer

Hi,   You can refer to this link for PowerEdge storage controllers: https://dell.to/2CEXrk5    To know more about their properties, the spec sheets are on the right hand column.

DELL-Chris H · Answer

ManivelRR,   You wouldn't be able to use a single HBA to connect internal and external devices simultaniously, it would require additional cards.   Hope this helps.

ManivelRR · Answer

Hi Chris, Could you please tell me the part no of external storage connection HBA card? Im looking for R430.   Thanks, Manivel RR

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Hba for internal disks and external storage

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