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March 6th, 2023 09:00

Use PCIe NVMe M.2 on front panel with Poweredge

Hello!

Because SSD SATA are more and more replaced by SSD PCIe NVMe M.2, I would like to get a new poweredge server in which I could plug up to 16 SSD PCIe NVMe M.2.

For that, i guess I have to select a NVMe Capable Backplane.

However, for a Poweredge R7525, selecting a NVMe backplan,e the only option I have for the chassis is "16X 2.5 SAS/SATA + 8X 2.5 NVME without XGMI ". It's means that I will be able to plug only 8 SSD PCIe NVMe M.2, right? So doesn't respond to my needs...

What are the poweredge model accepting up to 16 SSD PCIe NVMe M.2? Are we always obliged to order a (very expensive) U2 hard drive with that kind of configuration?

Or is it possible to plug SSD PCIe NVMe M.2 on a SAS/SATA Backplane ?

Best regards.

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    Posted March 6th, 2023 17:00

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    Posted March 7th, 2023 00:00

    You're right, thanks. We can see that some configuration are with 24 NVME, and indeed, on some other configuratio proposed by the shop I can select this configuration.

    However, if I order a NVME backplane, it seems I'm obliged to order a NVME U.2. Do you confirm there is no way to avoid to order this drive?

    Also can you confirm that a M.2 drive (instead of U.2) will be compatible?

    Best regards.

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    Posted March 7th, 2023 06:00

    Hi,

    if you want a special configuration you could contact our sales teamto order it.

     

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