The Dell 03-25420-13C 12Gbps 9361-8i PCI-E 3.0 8-ports Internal RAID Controller is a hardware device that is designed to manage and control multiple hard drives in a computer system. RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, and it is a technology that allows users to create a single virtual drive from multiple physical hard drives. This technology can increase data storage capacity, improve system performance, and provide data redundancy and protection against disk failures.
In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the Dell 03-25420-13C RAID Controller, including its features, benefits, and specifications.
Features of Dell 03-25420-13C RAID ControllerThe Dell 03-25420-13C RAID Controller is a high-performance hardware device that is equipped with several advanced features. Some of the key features of this controller include:
- 12Gbps SAS/SATA Support: This RAID controller supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives. SAS is a high-performance interface that is designed for use with enterprise-level drives, while SATA is a more common interface that is typically used with consumer-level drives.
- PCI-E 3.0 Interface: The RAID controller uses the PCI Express 3.0 interface to communicate with the computer's motherboard. This interface provides high-speed data transfer rates and low latency, which can improve system performance.
- 8 Internal Ports: The Dell 03-25420-13C RAID Controller has eight internal ports, which can support up to eight hard drives. This allows users to create a large storage array using multiple drives.
- RAID Support: The RAID controller supports multiple RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and RAID 50. These RAID levels provide different levels of data redundancy and protection against disk failures.
- Cache Memory: The RAID controller is equipped with cache memory, which can improve system performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data.
The Dell 03-25420-13C RAID Controller offers several benefits for computer users and system administrators. Some of the key benefits of this controller include:
- Improved System Performance: The RAID controller can improve system performance by allowing users to create a large storage array from multiple drives. This can increase data transfer rates and reduce latency, which can result in faster system performance.
- Increased Data Storage Capacity: By using multiple hard drives, the RAID controller can provide users with increased data storage capacity. This can be especially beneficial for users who work with large files, such as video or image files.
- Data Redundancy: The RAID controller provides data redundancy by allowing users to create a redundant array of disks. This means that if one disk fails, the data can be recovered from the other disks in the array.
- Easy Management: The RAID controller is easy to manage using the included software. This software allows users to configure the RAID array, monitor disk health, and perform other management tasks.
- Improved Data Protection: The RAID controller can provide improved data protection by allowing users to create a mirrored array of disks. This means that if one disk fails, the data can still be accessed from the other disks in the array.
The Dell 03-25420-13C RAID Controller has several specifications that are important to consider when purchasing and using the device. Some of the key specifications of this controller include:
- Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Ports: 8 internal SAS/SATA ports
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 03-25420-13C
- Device Type: Raid Controller
- Host Interface: X8 PCI-E 3.0 Compliant
- Data Transfer Rate: Up To 12GBPS Per Port
- Raid Levels: Raid Levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, And 60
- Devices Supported: Up To 240 SATA And/or SAS Devices
- Cache Memory: 1GB 1866MHZ DDRIII SDRAM
- Operating Voltage : +3.3v,+12v
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