The Dell 2VTX3 PERC H330 12GB PCI-E 3.0 SAS Raid Controller is an essential hardware component for businesses that require a robust and efficient storage solution. This RAID controller is specifically designed for EMC PowerEdge servers, providing the necessary tools and features to manage and protect data stored in their systems. This article will explain the essential features and benefits of the Dell 2VTX3 PERC H330 12GB PCI-E 3.0 SAS Raid Controller for EMC PowerEdge.
What is a RAID controllerA RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controller is a hardware device that is used to manage multiple hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) in a storage system. The main purpose of a RAID controller is to improve data reliability and performance by combining multiple disks into a logical unit. This logical unit can be configured in several different ways, depending on the RAID level, to provide data redundancy and/or performance improvements.
RAID levelsThere are several different RAID levels, each with its unique characteristics and benefits. The most common RAID levels are:
- RAID 0: Provides increased performance by striping data across multiple disks. However, there is no data redundancy, which means that if one disk fails, all data on the array will be lost.
- RAID 1: Provides data redundancy by mirroring data across two disks. If one disk fails, data can still be accessed from the other disk.
- RAID 5: Provides data redundancy and increased performance by striping data across multiple disks and including parity information. If one disk fails, data can still be accessed using the parity information.
- RAID 6: Provides the same benefits as RAID 5, but with an additional parity block. This provides increased data redundancy and the ability to recover from the failure of two disks.
- RAID 10: Combines the benefits of RAID 0 and RAID 1 by striping data across multiple mirrored pairs of disks. This provides both increased performance and data redundancy.
The Dell 2VTX3 PERC H330 12GB PCI-E 3.0 SAS Raid Controller for EMC PowerEdge comes with several features that make it an ideal storage solution for businesses. Some of the essential features of this RAID controller include:
- Support for SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs): This allows businesses to use a wide range of storage devices, including both HDDs and SSDs, for their storage needs.
- RAID support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10: This provides businesses with a wide range of RAID levels to choose from, depending on their specific needs.
- Support for up to 8 physical disks: This allows businesses to create large storage arrays with up to 8 physical disks, providing ample storage capacity for their data needs.
- Support for PCIe 3.0: This provides businesses with high-speed data transfer rates between the RAID controller and the server's CPU, ensuring that data can be accessed quickly and efficiently.
- 12GB/s SAS transfer rates: This provides fast data transfer rates between the RAID controller and the storage devices, ensuring that data can be accessed quickly and efficiently.
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 2VTX3
- Type : Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS-SATA
- Models : PERC H330
- Device Type : Storage Controller (Raid) - Plug-In Card
- Interface Support : 12GB/S SAS, 6GB/S SATA
- PCI Support : PCI-E 3.0
- SAS ConnectionS : 2X4 Internal
- Cache Memory : NO CACHE
- Raid Levels : 0,1,5,10,50
- Raid Support : Hardware
- Dell EMC Poweredge R440, R540, R740, R740XD, R940, T440, T640
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
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