diff --git a/userguide/intro.rst b/userguide/intro.rst index 7cfdf405d..cc62238d0 100644 --- a/userguide/intro.rst +++ b/userguide/intro.rst @@ -334,11 +334,21 @@ Reliable disk alerting and immediate reporting of a failed drive can be obtained by using an HBA such as an Avago MegaRAID controller or a 3Ware twa-compatible controller. +.. index:: Highpoint RAID + Some Highpoint RAID controllers do not support pass-through of S.M.A.R.T. data or other disk information, potentially including disk serial numbers. It is best to use a different disk controller with %brand%. + +.. index:: Dell PERC H730 + +.. note:: Dell PERC H730 disk controllers can be problematic. For best + results, set the controller to HBA mode and add a loader + :ref:`tunable ` of :literal:`hw.mfi.mrsas_enable="1"`. + + Suggestions for testing disks before adding them to a RAID array can be found in this `forum post