Description
Product Overview of the PCI-E SAS Raid Controller
The 8R03D Dell Perc H710 is an integrated RAID (redundant array of independent disks) controller card that is designed to deliver reliable and high-performance data protection solutions for Dell servers. The controller card is an essential component in any server system that needs to store large amounts of data while providing redundancy and failover capabilities to ensure business continuity.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the 8R03D Dell Perc H710 integrated 6GB/S PCI-E SAS RAID controller card, discussing its features, benefits, and specifications. We will also explore how the controller card works, and how it can be installed and configured for optimal performance.
Features and Benefits
The 8R03D Dell Perc H710 integrated RAID controller card is designed to provide enterprise-class data protection and performance for Dell PowerEdge servers. Some of the key features of the controller card include:
- Support for up to 32 drives – The controller card supports up to 32 drives, allowing businesses to store large amounts of data without worrying about running out of storage space.
- 6GB/s SAS/SATA support – The controller card supports both SAS and SATA drives, providing businesses with flexibility in terms of the type of drives they can use.
- RAID support – The controller card supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing businesses with various options for data protection and redundancy.
- Battery backup – The controller card comes with a battery backup unit (BBU) that provides power to the controller card in the event of a power failure, ensuring that data is not lost.
- Cache memory – The controller card comes with 512MB or 1GB of non-volatile cache memory, which helps improve performance by caching frequently accessed data.
- PCIe 2.0 interface – The controller card uses the PCIe 2.0 interface, which provides high-speed connectivity between the controller card and the server’s motherboard.
- Hot-swappable drives – The controller card supports hot-swappable drives, allowing businesses to replace drives without having to power down the server.
Benefits
- Improved data protection – The controller card’s support for various RAID levels provides businesses with options for data protection and redundancy, reducing the risk of data loss due to hardware failure.
- Increased storage capacity – The controller card’s support for up to 32 drives allows businesses to store large amounts of data without worrying about running out of storage space.
- Better performance – The controller card’s cache memory and support for high-speed connectivity through the PCIe 2.0 interface help improve performance, allowing businesses to access data quickly and efficiently.
- Business continuity – The controller card’s battery backup unit ensures that data is not lost in the event of a power failure, providing businesses with continuity and reducing downtime.
Specifications
The 8R03D Dell Perc H710 integrated RAID controller card has the following specifications:
- Interface – PCIe 2.0
- Data transfer rate – 6GB/s
- RAID levels supported – 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
- Cache memory – 512MB or 1GB of non-volatile cache memory
- Drive support – Up to 32 SAS or SATA drives
- Battery backup unit – Included
- Hot-swappable drives – Supported
General Information about the Dell 8R03D
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU#: 8R03D
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
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