It should have an audible alert http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/svradmin/5.1/en/omss_ug/html/apndx.html#1635831 That said, email alerts from OMSA have a longer range than the builtin alarm. I'm not exactly sure of the compatibility of different controllers to replace the PERC 5/i, though I think that PERC 5/i, PERC 6/i, SAS 5/i and SAS 6/i all can go in the internal slot in a 2950 and provide varying features. -Tom On 7/25/11 3:04 PM, Al Puzzuoli wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Looks like we need to replace the RAID controller in our poweredge > 2950. The unit currently has a PERC 5/I, which apparently has no > audible alarm. I would like to upgrade to a controller that does in > fact have an alarm, but I'm not sure which make or models to consider. > > Any info would be great, > > Al Puzzuoli > > Michigan State University > > Information Technologist http://www.rcpd.msu.edu > > Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities 517-884-1915 120 Bessey > Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1033 >