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Options Guide
TX300 S5
Expansions and conversions
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Additional expansion cards in the PCI Express slots
The system board has seven PCI Express slots. Slots 1-5 are connected as x4
interfaces, whereby slots 3 and 5 are used as x8 interfaces if slots 2 and 4 are
empty. Slots 6 and 7 are connected as x8 interfaces.
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Slot 1 is the preferred slot for the SAS/SATA RAID controller (bootable).
Slots 5 and 7 allow the mechanical installation of x16 PCIe expansion
cards. The bus width is restricted to 8 lanes.
RAID key
The SATA SW RAID 5 functionality will be activated by installing a license key
(RAID key) on the SAS/SATA controller.
Battery Backup Unit
A Battery Backup Unit (BBU) backs up the memory contents of the SAS/SATA
RAID controller in the event of a power failure. One BBU can be installed for
each SAS/SATA RAID controller. A maximum of three BBUs can be installed for
each system.
Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model
The floorstand model can be converted into a space-saving rack system that
only takes up 4 height units (HU). The server can thus be installed in any typical
rack systems.
ServerView Local Service Panel or Display
The system board supports the CSS (Customer Self Service) functionality (see
the operating manual and the "PRIMERGY ServerView Suite Local Service
Concept - LSC" manual). You can install a ServerView Local Service Panel
(LSP) or a ServerView Local Service Display (LSD) for an easier identification
of the defective components.
