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Install PERC Raid Controller in Dell Poweredge R430 Server

To install a RAID controller in a PowerEdge R430, you can follow the steps below:

  1. Shut down the server and disconnect all cables.
  2. Remove the server cover.
  3. Locate the PCIe slot where you want to install the RAID controller. The R430 has three PCIe slots.
  4. Remove the PCIe slot cover.
  5. Insert the RAID controller into the PCIe slot.
  6. Secure the RAID controller with the screw provided.
  7. Connect any necessary cables to the RAID controller, such as power and data cables.
  8. Replace the server cover.
  9. Reconnect all cables.
  10. Power on the server and follow any prompts to install the necessary drivers or software for the RAID controller.

It's important to note that some RAID controllers may require additional setup or configuration in the server's BIOS or firmware, so you may need to consult the manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions. Additionally, it's recommended to have a backup of any critical data before making any changes to your server's hardware or configuration.

 

Dell Poweredge R430 Compatible PERC Cards:

The Dell PowerEdge R430 server supports a variety of PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) cards. The specific PERC cards that are compatible with the R430 depend on the type of PCIe slots available on your server, as well as the specific model and configuration of the PERC card.

Here are some of the PERC cards that are compatible with the R430 server:

  • PERC H330: This is a basic RAID controller card that supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50. It connects to the server via a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and supports up to eight SATA or SAS drives.

  • PERC H730: This is a more advanced RAID controller card that supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60. It connects to the server via a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and supports up to sixteen SATA or SAS drives.

  • PERC H730P: This is a high-performance RAID controller card that supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60. It connects to the server via a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and supports up to sixteen SATA or SAS drives.

  • PERC H830: This is an enterprise-class RAID controller card that supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60. It connects to the server via a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and supports up to eight external SAS drives.