Description
Product Overview of the PCIE 3.0 Mini Monolithic Host Bus Adapter
The Dell PERC H330 Miniature 12GB/S SAS PCIE 3.0 Mini Monolithic Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is a high-performance storage solution designed to provide reliable and fast connectivity to SAS and SATA drives in a server environment. It is a PCIe 3.0-based card that can support up to 8 SAS or SATA drives and provides up to 12 Gbps of data transfer speed. This article will explain in detail the features and benefits of the Dell PERC H330 HBA.
SAS and SATA Interfaces
The Dell PERC H330 HBA is designed to support both SAS and SATA drives. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI, while SATA stands for Serial ATA. SAS drives are generally used in enterprise-level storage environments due to their high reliability and performance. SATA drives, on the other hand, are more commonly used in desktop and consumer-level storage devices. The Dell PERC H330 HBA can support up to 8 SAS or SATA drives simultaneously, providing flexible connectivity options.
PCIe 3.0 Interface
The Dell PERC H330 HBA uses the PCIe 3.0 interface to connect to the server’s motherboard. PCIe 3.0 is the latest version of the PCIe interface and provides high-speed data transfer rates. The PCIe 3.0 interface has a maximum bandwidth of 8 GT/s (gigatransfers per second) per lane, which translates to a total of 32 GB/s for a 4-lane PCIe 3.0 slot. This high-speed interface ensures that the Dell PERC H330 HBA can provide reliable and fast connectivity to the server’s storage devices.
Miniature and Monolithic Design
The Dell PERC H330 HBA has a miniature and monolithic design, which makes it a great storage solution for small form factor servers. Its small size allows it to fit into tight spaces without interfering with other components. The monolithic design means that the Dell PERC H330 HBA is a single integrated card, which simplifies installation and maintenance.
12 Gbps Data Transfer Speed
The Dell PERC H330 HBA can provide up to 12 Gbps of data transfer speed. This high-speed data transfer rate ensures that data can be transferred quickly and reliably between the server and the storage devices. This is especially important in enterprise-level storage environments where fast and reliable data transfer is critical.
RAID Support
The Dell PERC H330 HBA supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50. RAID is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drives into a single logical unit. RAID provides increased data reliability and performance by creating redundancy in the storage system. The Dell PERC H330 HBA’s support for RAID ensures that data stored on the server’s storage devices is protected against data loss due to hardware failure.
Compatibility
The Dell PERC H330 HBA is compatible with a wide range of Dell servers, including the PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730, R730xd, R830, R930, T330, T430, T630, and M630. This compatibility ensures that the Dell PERC H330 HBA can be easily integrated into Dell server environments without the need for additional hardware or software.
General Information about the Dell 71H1J
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 71H1J
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS Controller
Technical Information
- Transfer Rate: 12GB/S
- Interface: PCI-E 3.0
- Form Factor: Mini Monolithic Mini Mono
- Devices Supported: Up To 8
- Compatibility: Dell 12Gbps Miniature SAS PCI Express 3.0 Mini Monolithic Host Bus Adapter
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