Port support matrix for dual path on the same ME484 enclosure................9 Tape drive support for Dell HBA355e..........................9 Chapter 2: Applications supported by Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e ........10 Human Interface Infrastructure Configuration Utility....................10 Dell OpenManage Storage Management........................10 The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller and Lifecycle Controller.............
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Install Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e driver on which the Windows Server 2016 is already installed and later..............................26 Update Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e, driver that runs on Windows Server 2016 and later....27 Linux driver installation..............................27 Install or update a RPM driver package using the KMOD support..............28 Install or update a RPM driver package using the KMP support..............28...
Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e Dell Technologies Host Bus Adapter 355i (Dell HBA355i) are non–RAID solution cards that can be used as a boot controller and also as a data controller. Dell Technologies Host Bus Adapter 355e(Dell HBA355e) is a non-RAID solution card that is used as a data controller by connecting to external JBODs and tape drives.
2. Heatsink 3. Primary SAS output port A 4. Secondary SAS output port B Dell HBA355i front card Figure 2. Dell HBA355i front card 1. PCIe input connector 2. Power connector 3. Heatsink 4. Primary SAS output card edge connector port A 5.
3. Heatsink Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e technical specifications The following table describes the card specifications of Dell HBA355i (both adapter and front form factors) and Dell HBA355e: Table 1. Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e card specifications Feature Dell HBA355i...
NOTE: For the latest list of supported operating systems and driver installation instructions, see the operating system documentation at www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. For specific operating system service pack requirements, see the Drivers and Downloads section at www.dell.com/manuals. MD1400 and MD1420 enclosure support for Dell HBA355e Dell HBA355e supports external enclosures MD1420 and MD1400.
● A maximum of two enclosures is supported in a single- or dual-path configurations. ● Both single-path and dual-path configurations on the same Dell HBA355e card is not supported. ● When using two enclosures together, the two must be either MD14xx or ME484. Mixing of these two types of enclosures is not supported.
Dell OpenManage Storage Management enables you to perform controller and enclosure functions for all supported RAID or Non-RAID controllers and enclosures from a single graphical or command line interface. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User's Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Dell HBA multipathing using VMWare Dell HBA multipathing using HII The Dell HBA355e controller does not map multiple paths together in HII. Under Device Configuration, select the HBA controller. Under Physical Disk Management > View Physical Disk Properties, select the physical disk to determine whether it has multiple paths.
Advanced properties > Redundant path > Present. Dell HBA multipathing using Linux For information about configuring Dell HBA multipathing using Linux, see the Linux administration documentation. Use the Multipath-l commands to display path information.
Features of Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e The Dell HBA355i (both adapter and front form factors) and Dell HBA355e cards support the following features. Additionally, Dell HBA355e supports MD1400, MD1420 and ME484 enclosures, and tape drives. Topics: • Hardware Root of Trust •...
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When a device is connected and not all the x4 lanes are linked up. NOTE: Tape drives have only x1 lanes and the default LED color will be Amber when they are connected. This is an expected behavior. Features of Dell HBA355i and Dell HBA355e...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
7. Take the replacement storage controller, and reconnect the SAS cable before reconnecting it to the backplane. For systems configured with a Dell HBA355i front controller in an upside down orientation, reattach the Dell HBA355i controller to the backplane before reinstalling the backplane into the system. For more information about installing the card, Install the Dell HBA355i front card.
5. Press the card-edge down until the card is fully seated in the connector 6. Close the system. 7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. Figure 7. Install the Dell HBA355i front card Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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