Description
Product Information
The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 is a RAID controller card that enables the creation of high-performance storage arrays in servers. This card is specifically designed for use with Dell servers and supports up to two SAS or SATA hard drives. It features dual-port connectivity, which provides redundancy in case one of the ports fails. This article will explain the technical details of the Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card, including its features, specifications, and benefits.
RAID Controller Card Overview
A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controller card is a hardware device that manages the data storage on multiple hard drives. It combines the capacity and performance of several hard drives into a single logical unit. The RAID controller card handles data distribution, redundancy, and recovery in case of a hard drive failure. The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 is one such RAID controller card that provides these functionalities.
Features
The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card has several features that make it an ideal choice for servers. Some of its notable features include:
- Dual-port connectivity: The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card has dual-port connectivity, which means it can connect to two hard drives simultaneously. This provides redundancy in case one of the ports fails.
- SAS and SATA support: The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card supports both SAS and SATA hard drives. This makes it flexible and adaptable to various server configurations.
- PCI-E 2.0 interface: The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card uses the PCI-E 2.0 interface, which provides high bandwidth and low latency. This enables faster data transfer rates and better system performance.
- RAID support: The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card supports several RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. This provides flexibility in configuring the storage arrays based on the specific needs of the server.
- Cache memory: The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card has a cache memory of 512 MB, which helps to improve performance and reduce latency.
Benefits
The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card offers several benefits to servers, including:
- Improved performance: The Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card improves system performance by distributing data across multiple hard drives and providing faster data transfer rates.
- Data redundancy: The dual-port connectivity of the Dell 342-4047 PERC H310 RAID controller card provides redundancy in case one of the ports fails. This ensures that data is not lost due to a hardware failure.
- Flexible storage configurations: The support for multiple RAID levels and SAS/SATA hard drives allows for flexible storage configurations that can be tailored to the specific needs of the server.
General Information about the Dell 342-4047
- Brand: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 342-4047
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: PCI-E
Technical Specification
- Category : Dell Controller
- Sub-Category : Raid Controller
- Generation : PCI-Express
- Device Type : Storage Controller (Raid) – Plug-In Card
- Interface Type : PCI Express 2.0 X8
- Data Transfer Rate : Up To 6GB/S Per Port
- Connectors : Two X4 Internal Mini-SAS Sff8087
- Form Factor : 4S/2U
- Raid Controller : Raid 0 1 5 10 50
- SAS Controller : LSI SAS 2008
- PCI Voltage : +12V +10%
- PCI Card Type : 3.3V Add-In Card
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