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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.
DELL-Young E
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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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June 3rd, 2024 18:52
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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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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June 4th, 2024 19:19
This is what is installed in the server from what I can tell by the numbers.
Dell R740XD 24x 2.5" SFF (24SAS/SATA) Backplane K2Y8N 58D2W 0P1MJ3
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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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June 4th, 2024 21:40
So the backplane supports NVME? Is there a setting in the BIOS I need to update in order for it to initialize?
Do I need any hardware except the mini perc H330 I already have?
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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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June 5th, 2024 05:30
Like the CDC7W card? I have one of those, but I still cannot get the NVME drives to initialize. Could it be a cable problem? I'm using the W6N4M cable plugged into A0 and B0. on the backplane.
Please advise.
DELL-Young E
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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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June 24th, 2024 04:51
Do you have a PN for that cable?
DELL-Young E
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June 24th, 2024 05:24
Hello, this may help:
Part #:M7X6F
Part Desc.:ASSY,CRD,BP,24X2.5,N,R740XD
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June 24th, 2024 05:39
I don’t need the backplane, right? I needed a cable to go between my BP and the expansion card.
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June 24th, 2024 08:27
Hi,
Had a brief read at your post and reviewed some of the part numbers that you have provided. I'm not sure if it may work, but it would be a first to see such configuration. 1 of the riser has already been populated and only have 1 remaining slot. According to the slot installation allocation: https://dell.to/4cfuuH8 the bridge is installed on 3 or 4. So you only need the cable to complete the connection.
Do update us on your progress.