A RAID controller is a device that manages multiple hard drives in a computer system to provide increased storage capacity, performance, and data protection. Dell F989F PERC 6/E Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller is a high-performance RAID controller designed for Dell servers. This controller supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) drives, providing a flexible and scalable solution for various storage needs. In this article, we will discuss the features and specifications of the Dell F989F PERC 6/E RAID Controller.
Features and SpecificationsThe Dell F989F PERC 6/E Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller supports two channels of SAS or SATA drives, allowing users to connect up to 8 hard drives simultaneously. This controller has a maximum throughput of 3Gb/s per channel, providing high-speed data transfer rates between the drives and the server. The controller features a 256MB DDR2 cache memory module that helps to improve system performance by caching frequently accessed data.
The Dell F989F PERC 6/E RAID Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. RAID 0 provides striping, which allows data to be written across multiple drives simultaneously, improving performance but offering no redundancy. RAID 1 provides mirroring, which duplicates data on two drives simultaneously, offering data redundancy. RAID 5 and 6 provide parity protection, which can recover data in the event of a single drive failure. RAID 10, 50, and 60 provide a combination of striping and mirroring, providing both performance and redundancy.
This controller supports up to 64 logical drives and up to 32 physical drives. The controller also supports online capacity expansion (OCE), online RAID level migration (RLM), and global hot spare (GHS) features. OCE allows users to add new drives to an existing array without disrupting system operations. RLM allows users to change the RAID level of an existing array without having to copy data to another location. GHS provides a spare drive that can be automatically used to rebuild an array in the event of a drive failure.
The Dell F989F PERC 6/E RAID Controller is a PCI Express x8 card and requires a compatible PCI Express slot to function. This controller also requires a battery to operate. However, the battery is not included with the controller, and users must purchase it separately.
Benefits and AdvantagesThe Dell F989F PERC 6/E Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller provides several benefits and advantages to users. Firstly, it offers increased storage capacity, allowing users to connect up to 8 hard drives simultaneously. Secondly, it provides high-speed data transfer rates, which can improve system performance. Thirdly, it supports various RAID levels, providing flexibility and scalability to users. Fourthly, it supports OCE, RLM, and GHS features, which allow users to expand capacity, change RAID levels, and provide data redundancy. Lastly, it is easy to install and configure, making it suitable for both novice and experienced users.
ConclusionThe Dell F989F PERC 6/E Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller is a high-performance RAID controller designed for Dell servers. It supports SAS and SATA drives and provides increased storage capacity, high-speed data transfer rates, and various RAID levels. It also supports OCE, RLM, and GHS features, making it a flexible and scalable solution for various storage needs. However, users must purchase a battery separately to operate this controller. Overall, the Dell F989F PERC 6/E RAID Controller is a reliable and efficient solution for users who require high-performance storage.
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# F989F
- Product Type: Controller
- Product Name: SAS-SATA
- Generation : Pci-express
- Device Type : Storage Controller (raid) - Plug-in Card
- Interface Support : 3gb/s Sas
- Pci Support : Pci-e 1.0
- Sas Connections : 2x4 External
- Cache Memory : 256mb
- Data Transfer Rate : 300mb/s
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express X8
- Channel Qty : 2
- Max Drive Support : 144
- Raid Level : Raid 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
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