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R740XD NVME functionality
I have a R740XD that I purchased and have been gradually adding in capability. I just added in the GPU Enablement kit, and now I want to add NVME SSD functionality to the front bays.
I don't need all 24 bays to be NVME enabled, but would like 8-12. How do I find out what parts I need to replace to enable that functionality? I keep reading that it's all dependent on what I have currently, and what the capability of the actual box is.
Thanks.
Honestly, none of that looks ideal for what I have going on.
I have a double height powered GPU on riser 2, with 10G mini Nic underneath 1 PCIE port is open, a double height powered GPU on riser 3 with no additional space for cards, and on Riser 1, I have my SAS 9300-8e card going to my EMC DS60 JBOD. I do have a CDC7W Extender card with W6N4m SAS HD Cable and 0FJH5T Backplane here. Not sure if any of that works together.
My perc is a H330Mini. I do have also have a OMDDTD card here, but then I lose the Mini Perc capability. Plus it's only a dual slot riser.
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Posted June 3rd, 2024 20:14
I am not able to find that backplane, would you verify the part number for us. Also, the configuration would be based off the backplane, as described on page 135 here.
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Posted June 4th, 2024 20:16
Sorry the part number P1MJ3 is what it came up as, and from the looks of it it should support that configuration.
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Posted June 5th, 2024 01:14
Hello, to follow the
"Figure 15. Cable routing – 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane "
you will need a NVME card along with the H330.
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Posted June 6th, 2024 05:18
Yes you do need a cable indeed, according to Figure 15. Cable routing – 24 x 2.5 inch NVMe drive backplane.
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Posted June 3rd, 2024 03:29
Hello thanks for choosing Dell and welcome to our community.
Could you see here and find out the figuration you want to achieve?
https://dell.to/4e4vlMg
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