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:
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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

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