Supermicro AOC-S3108L-H8iR update to IT Mode?

MannyJ

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Hi,

Before starting an install, I have ready through the many informative resources and posts suggesting RAID Controllers being updated to Target Mode, to act as HBA's. In particular the thread by jgreco (https://www.ixsystems.com/community/threads/confused-about-that-lsi-card-join-the-crowd.11901/) was extremely helpful. I have used this advice to purchase a IBM ServeRaid M1015 46M0861 LSI SAS9220-8i for my upcoming home device, which I will use for testing / becoming familiar with FreeNAS.


The issue I am faced with is that my company has purchased a Supermicro server with a AOC-S3108L card (references in boot up show: AVAGO 3108 MPT3BIOS - 8.35.00.00 and LSI3008-iR - 15.00.03.00-IR).

I understand the advice is not to use the newer and more expensive controllers, however I am stuck with this on this server build. I am hoping someone can provide a link, resource or advice which can direct me to updating this particular card to IT Mode.

I have sent a request to Supermicro but initial indications are that they do support this change.


Thank you,
Manny
 

MannyJ

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MannyJ

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Final message to clarify this in case anyone else is using similar devices and has a similar question - It seems the Supermicro AOC-3108 controller does not do IT mode and there is no flash option to do so. If using this kind of controller, the Supermicro AOC-3008 controller is able to work in IR or IT mode with the correct firmware flashed.


Regards,
 
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