The Dell PR174 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller is a hardware component designed for enterprise-level servers to provide robust data storage and protection capabilities. The device is equipped with 256MB cache and a battery backup unit that ensures data integrity and safety. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the Dell PR174 PERC 6/e RAID controller, its features, benefits, and how it works.
RAID Controller OverviewRAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) controllers are hardware components that allow multiple hard drives to be connected and managed as a single unit. RAID controllers are commonly used in servers and other high-performance computing systems that require a high level of data availability and protection. RAID controllers improve data reliability and increase data access speed by distributing data across multiple hard drives. This improves overall system performance and minimizes the risk of data loss due to hardware failure.
The Dell PR174 PERC 6/e RAID controller is a dual-channel PCI-Express SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID controller that is designed for use with Dell servers. The device is equipped with two SAS channels, each capable of supporting up to eight SAS or SATA hard drives. The PR174 PERC 6/e controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing a wide range of data protection options to suit different server needs.
Features of the Dell PR174 PERC 6/e RAID ControllerThe Dell PR174 PERC 6/e RAID controller is equipped with several features that make it an ideal solution for enterprise-level data storage and protection. These features include:
- Dual-channel SAS connectivity - The device is equipped with two SAS channels, each capable of supporting up to eight SAS or SATA hard drives. This allows for increased data storage capacity and improved data access speed.
- Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 - The PR174 PERC 6/e controller supports a wide range of RAID levels, allowing users to choose the level of data protection that best suits their needs.
- 256MB cache memory - The device is equipped with 256MB cache memory, which improves data access speed and reduces latency.
- Battery backup unit - The PR174 PERC 6/e controller comes with a battery backup unit that ensures data integrity and safety in the event of power failure.
- Automatic rebuild - The device supports automatic rebuild, which minimizes downtime and reduces the risk of data loss due to hardware failure.
- Support for hot-swappable hard drives - The PR174 PERC 6/e controller supports hot-swappable hard drives, allowing users to replace failed drives without having to power down the server.
The Dell PR174 PERC 6/e RAID controller provides several benefits to enterprise-level servers, including:
- Increased data storage capacity - The dual-channel SAS connectivity of the PR174 PERC 6/e controller allows for increased data storage capacity, which is essential for businesses that deal with large amounts of data.
- Improved data access speed - The device's 256MB cache memory improves data access speed and reduces latency, which improves overall system performance.
- Data protection - The PR174 PERC 6/e controller supports a wide range of RAID levels, providing users with multiple options for data protection. The device's battery backup unit ensures data safety and integrity in the event of power failure.
- Minimized downtime - The automatic rebuild feature of the PR174 PERC 6/e controller minimizes downtime and reduces the risk of data loss due to hardware failure. The support for hot
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# PR174
- 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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