Compaq Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide
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Questions and Answers
Q:
How many Smart Array 5300 Controllers can I install in my system?
A:
The maximum number of controllers that you can install in your system depends
on your server and several other factors specific to your configuration. Generally, the
maximum number is restricted to the number of PCI slots not used for other
peripherals.
Another limiting factor is the power rating of your system. Each Smart Array 5300
Controller requires 21.2 W (or 24.9 W if it has four channels). Your server must be
capable of supplying every controller with this amount of power.
Q:
How many internal and external drives can I install in my system?
A:
Each Smart Array 5300 Controller has two SCSI buses (one internal and up to
two external), upgradeable to four SCSI buses (two internal and up to four external).
Each bus can support up to 14 drives.
Your choice of server and the hard drive heights also affect the maximum number of
internal and external drives that you can install in your system.
Q:
Does the Smart Array 5300 Controller support SCSI tape drives and
CD-ROM drives?
A:
The Smart Array 5300 Controller supports the Compaq Universal Hot Plug
Tape Drive. However, it does not support any CD-ROM drives.
