Here are some tips for maintenance and troubleshooting for the C0VHX Dell 12GB SAS Controller for Powervault MD3460:
Maintenance:
- Keep the controller and system firmware up to date with the latest updates and patches from Dell's support website.
- Ensure that the controller is installed correctly and securely connected to the system backplane.
- Keep the controller and system clean and free from dust and debris that can cause overheating and damage to the controller.
- Monitor the system logs and alerts for any issues related to the controller, such as disk failures, connectivity issues, or other errors.
Troubleshooting:
- Check the system logs and alerts for any errors related to the controller, disks, or system configuration.
- Run a diagnostic test using Dell's OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) or other diagnostic software to identify any hardware or software issues with the controller.
- Verify that the controller is properly installed and connected to the system backplane and that all cables and connections are secure.
- Verify that the controller firmware is up to date with the latest updates and patches.
- Check for any conflicts or compatibility issues with other system components, such as storage devices, operating systems, or drivers.
- Contact Dell's support team for further assistance if the issue persists or cannot be resolved through basic troubleshooting steps.
Here are the SAS host interface details for the C0VHX Dell 12GB SAS Controller for PowerVault MD3460:
- Interface type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Data transfer rate: 12 Gbps
- Number of ports: 4 x 12 Gbps SAS ports
- Bus type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Form factor: Low profile
- Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Supported operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7 and 7.1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 and 12, VMware ESXi 5.5 and 6.0
- Compatible systems: Dell PowerVault MD3460 storage arrays
Additional Features:
- SAS 3.0 compliance with 12 Gbps throughput per port
- Enhanced I/O performance with Intelligent Power Management
- Advanced RAID management with Dell OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS) and MegaRAID Storage Manager software
- Hot-swap support for failed drives with automatic rebuild of redundant data
- Fault tolerance and data protection with support for multiple RAID levels
- Support for multiple array configurations with up to 128 physical drives
- Dynamic Disk Pools technology to optimize storage utilization and performance
- Simplified management with embedded web-based graphical user interface (GUI)
Here's the compatibility information for the C0VHX Dell 12GB SAS Controller for PowerVault MD3460:
Server systems: The C0VHX Dell 12GB SAS Controller is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers that have a PCIe expansion slot and support the PowerVault MD3460 storage system.
Operating systems: The C0VHX Dell 12GB SAS Controller is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.6 and later, and 7.0 and later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP4 and later, and 12 and later
- VMware ESXi 5.5 and later
Storage systems: The C0VHX Dell 12GB SAS Controller is designed to work with the PowerVault MD3460 storage system, which supports up to 120 SAS or Nearline SAS hard drives or solid-state drives.
General Information- Brand: Dell
- MPN : C0VHX
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS Controller
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Form factor: Plug-in card - low profile
- RAID levels: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60
- Data transfer rate: 12 Gb/s
- Controller Processor: PowerPC 476
- Cache memory size: 2 GB
- Supported devices: Hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives
- Operating systems support: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016; Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.8, 6.9, and 7.3; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP4 and 12 SP3; VMware ESXi 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5
- Dimensions (W x D): 16.7 cm x 6.9 cm
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