Reference Guide

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RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating
Systems, Firmware, And Driver Versions
Starting with Dell OpenManage Server Administrator version 5.0, only the enhanced Storage Management Service is
supported. The Storage Management Service allows you to configure and manage your storage devices from within
Server Administrator.
NOTE: The Storage Management Service mentioned in this guide refers to the enhanced Storage Management
Service. Server Administrator no longer supports the basic Storage Management Service (also known as Array
Manager).
Most of the systems management releases support management of RAID controllers in the form of PERC cards, and
some systems management releases also support CERC IDE and SATA controllers. System administrators responsible
for monitoring the compatibility of their systems' storage devices need a clear matrix that shows the elements that are
compatible with a particular storage controller. Each storage controller version in turn supports a specific array of
elements, including:
• Version of the Storage Management Service
• Dell system
• Firmware version number required for a particular controller
• Supported operating systems, where each operating system requires a specific driver
For more information on Storage Management Services see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide
and the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User's Guide at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
The following types of controllers are included in this section:
• The RAID controller card group contains the following controllers: PERC 5/E, PERC 5/i Adapter, PERC 5/i
Integrated, SAS 5/iR Adapter, SAS 6/iR Integrated, PERC 6/E Adapter, PERC 6/i Adapter, PERC 6/i Integrated,
PERC H200 Adapter, PERC H200 Integrated, PERC H200 Modular, PERC H700, PERC H800, SAS 6/iR Adapter, and
CERC 6/i Integrated.
• The SAS 5/i Integrated and SAS 5/E controller.
NOTE: The firmware and drivers listed in this section refer to the minimum supported version as of the publication
date of this document. Later versions of the firmware and drivers may also be supported or required. For the most
recent driver and firmware requirements, see www.dell.com/support/manuals for the Storage Management
Service.
Linux Driver Included In RPM*
The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in RPM 2302 (Red Hat Package Manager 2302).
PERC 5/E Adapter
The PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1900, 1950, 1955, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6950, R610,
R710, T610, R410, T410, M610, M710, T710, T310, R310, R210, T110, R510, R810, R910, M910, R715, R815, R415, R515, and
R805.
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