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    JBOD chassis control fans

    https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/do-quiet-high-pressure-fans-for-a-home-server-exist.28168/#post-260139 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2553889.m570.l1311&_nkw=pwm+fan+temperature+control+speed+controller&_sacat=0
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    Dell Avago LSI9305-16E not detecting arrays

    The mode 7 erase & re-flash corrected the temp fault led, and arrays are now visible. I'm 2hrs into stress-testing, and no discrepancies. Documentation on this model is sparse, but it seems the temp fault led is multi-purpose. Thanks for following up on your solution - it saved an unneccessary...
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    Dell Avago LSI9305-16E not detecting arrays

    Thanks, I'll do a bit of a refresh before proceeding.
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    Dell Avago LSI9305-16E not detecting arrays

    After using the erase function on region "7", did you have to re-write SAS address and/or device ID, or just reboot to efi mode & apply command you listed? I've not had to reflash in some time, & want to avoid bricking this! "sas3flash.efi -f SAS9305_16e_IT.bin -b mptsas3.rom -b mpt3x64.rom"
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    Dell Avago LSI9305-16E not detecting arrays

    Did the erase & reflash resolve all the issues? My hba was showing red temp fault before I updated any firmware or bios.
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    Dell Avago LSI9305-16E not detecting arrays

    Not sure if you resolved your issue, but I just returned same model hba as defective, identical issues. Dell OEM 9305-16e would flash temp fault led red upon power-up. Megaraid Storage Manager reported idle temp 60C, well within operating range. IR thermometer on heatsink read 54C...
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    Refurbished Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL 24 PORT 4U SAS BACKPLANE - $150 + free shipping

    For anyone who missed out previous sale, same vendor has ebay listing with best offer. Price increased from $150 to $200...
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    Refurbished Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL 24 PORT 4U SAS BACKPLANE - $150 + free shipping

    Rec'd today: good packaging, frame included.
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    Refurbished Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL 24 PORT 4U SAS BACKPLANE - $150 + free shipping

    Just received tracking, pleasantly surprised. Emailed support before ordering to ask if metal bracket included, but no response yet. Will update after receipt (eta Sat 11/5).
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    Refurbished Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL 24 PORT 4U SAS BACKPLANE - $150 + free shipping

    Could anybody who has received tracking info confirm when their order was placed? I ordered Nov 1 0400 EST & invoice still shows "pending". Expecting cancellation, as vendor removed price from item listing.