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  • Front Perc Battery Tray 0JM7F5

    Front Perc Battery Tray 0JM7F5

    This is a plastic mold that secures a front PERC RAID controller to the primary mounting bracket on compatible 15 gen servers. It holds the battery in place as well as secures the PERC controller to the more sturdy metal bracket.

    Notes:

    • Genuine Dell OEM plastic mounting bracket for the front PERC (fPERC) RAID controller assembly.
    • Designed for Dell 15th Generation PowerEdge servers that utilize a front-mounted RAID controller.
    • Secures the fPERC controller and associated battery/cabling within the chassis.
    • Molded plastic construction provides proper alignment and support for the RAID controller during installation.
    • Helps prevent movement or vibration that could stress the RAID controller, battery cable, or system board connector.
    • Used only in systems configured with a front PERC (fPERC); not required on systems using a standard PCIe RAID controller.
    • Compatible with multiple Dell PERC controller models, including select H745, H750, and H755 front PERC variants, depending on the server configuration.
    • Often omitted from used or refurbished servers because it is easily removed during disassembly and may be sold separately.
    • Replacement is recommended if the original bracket is cracked, broken, or missing to ensure the RAID controller is properly secured.
    • Genuine Dell part ensures correct fitment and retention compared to aftermarket replacements.
    • Does not include the RAID controller, battery, battery cable, or mounting screws unless specifically stated by the seller.
  • Supermicro FAN 0118L4

    Supermicro FAN 0118L4

    High performance Supermicro fan found in a few of their 2U X11 servers.

    Notes

    • High-performance 80mm server cooling fan designed for Supermicro rackmount chassis.
    • Uses a 4-pin PWM-style connection for fan speed monitoring and control.
    • Designed for high-airflow server environments where component density requires strong cooling.
    • Commonly installed in the middle fan bank of Supermicro chassis.
    • Supermicro validated replacement fan for supported chassis platforms.
    • High RPM design provides strong airflow but produces significant acoustic noise.
    • Replacement should match the original fan specifications to maintain proper thermal performance and IPMI fan monitoring.
    • Compatible with Supermicro chassis fan assemblies using 80mm × 38mm high-performance fans.
  • Supermicro CBL-SAST-0593

    Supermicro CBL-SAST-0593

    This is a Mini SAS HD storage cable pulled from a Supermicro SYS-2029U-E1CRT server. 

    Notes:

    • Straight-through Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) to Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) cable.
    • Supports up to 4 SAS/SATA lanes per connector.
    • Commonly paired with Supermicro 12Gb/s SAS backplanes.
    • A single cable can connect up to 4 drives when used with a standard SAS backplane connection.
    • Designed specifically for internal server storage applications.
    • Not compatible with older Mini-SAS (SFF-8087) connectors without an adapter cable.
    • Supermicro also offers similar cables in different lengths, such as the CBL-SAST-0531 (80cm).
  • Supermicro SM-AOC-S3108L-H8iR Raid Controller

    Supermicro SM-AOC-S3108L-H8iR Raid Controller

    This is a Supermicro RAID controller based on the LSI 3108 RAID processor.

    Notes

    • Supermicro AOC-S3108L-H8iR is a 12Gb/s SAS 3 hardware RAID controller designed for Supermicro server platforms.
    • Based on the Broadcom / LSI SAS 3108 RAID processor.
    • Provides hardware RAID functionality with onboard cache.
    • Low-profile PCI Express add-on card.
    • Features 2 × internal Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors.
    • Provides 8 internal SAS ports.
    • Supports:
      • SAS 12Gb/s
      • SAS 6Gb/s
      • SAS 3Gb/s
      • SAS 1.5Gb/s
      • SATA 6Gb/s
      • SATA 3Gb/s
    • RAID levels supported:
      • RAID 0
      • RAID 1
      • RAID 5
      • RAID 6
      • RAID 10
      • RAID 50
      • RAID 60
    • Includes 2GB DDR3 1866MHz onboard cache.
    • Supports optional cache protection using:
      • BTR-TFM8G-LSICVM02 CacheVault / SuperCap module
      • MCP-240-00127-0N mounting kit
    • Supports direct connection to SAS and SATA drives.
    • Can support up to 240 drives when used with compatible SAS expanders (configuration dependent).
    • Power consumption: approximately 23W.
    • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C.
    • Dimensions:
      • Length: approximately 6.6 inches
      • Height: approximately 2.71 inches
      • Weight: approximately 0.5 lb
    • Compatible cable types:
      • CBL-SAST-0532 — Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) internal cable
      • CBL-SAST-0550 — Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) internal cable
    • Intended for use in Supermicro server systems with compatible PCIe slots and backplanes.
    • Not an HBA-only adapter; this is a dedicated hardware RAID controller with onboard cache.
    • Commonly paired with Supermicro SAS3 backplanes and storage chassis.
    • Requires proper motherboard/server compatibility verification before installation.
  • LSI 55237-00 RAID battery

    LSI 55237-00 RAID battery

    This is a battery for a RAID controller commonly called the SuperCAP (or supercapacitor) by Supermicro. The battery is mounted to the chassis and attached to compatible raid controllers via cable.

    Notes

    • Uses supercapacitor technology instead of a traditional lithium-ion battery, providing improved reliability and a longer service life.
    • During a power failure, the capacitor supplies enough power for the RAID controller to transfer cached write data to onboard non-volatile flash memory.
    • Once power is restored, the RAID controller automatically restores the cached data from flash memory.
    • Designed for LSI MegaRAID CacheVault RAID controllers and is not compatible with older Battery Backup Unit (BBU) systems.
    • Often found with LSI MegaRAID 9361, 9364, 9380, and other CacheVault-enabled RAID controllers.
    • Requires the appropriate CacheVault cable and mounting location within the server chassis.
    • Does not provide power to the RAID controller itself; it only provides temporary power for cache protection during power loss.
    • Common replacement part for failed or depleted CacheVault capacitor packs.
    • Also referenced by part number L3-00099-01 by some vendors.