01
Define the required storage role
State hardware RAID, host passthrough, HBA use or another supported requirement without assuming IT mode.
- Hardware RAID
- Host passthrough
- HBA use
- Supported requirement
Server Storage Controller Guide
RAID Controller vs HBA: What Server Buyers Must Confirm
RAID controllers and HBAs can look similar while serving different storage roles. Define the intended mode, connector, firmware, bracket and server platform before selecting a part number.
02
Confirm ports, connector and cable
Capture internal/external ports, connector family, cable and backplane.
- Internal/external ports
- Connector family
- Cable
- Backplane
03
Confirm firmware, driver and mode
Provide exact server/OS context and required firmware or operating mode.
- Server/OS context
- Firmware
- Operating mode
04
Confirm bracket and physical platform
Record full-height/low-profile bracket, riser/slot and server model.
- Full-height/low-profile bracket
- Riser/slot
- Server model
05
Send a controller-ready RFQ
Include model/part number, role, cable, bracket, firmware, quantity and destination. Final availability, condition, test scope, packing and quotation are confirmed per order.
- Model/part number
- Role
- Cable
- Bracket
- Firmware
- Quantity
- Destination
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