The Dell VKCM2 9300-8e is a 12Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Controller designed for high-performance server storage environments. It is a PCI Express 3.0 x8 SAS controller that provides eight external SAS ports, each of which can support up to 240 SAS/SATA (Serial ATA) devices. The SAS controller is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell Precision workstations, making it a popular choice for businesses looking for a high-performance storage solution.
In this article, we will delve into the technical details of the Dell VKCM2 9300-8e SAS Controller, explaining what it is, how it works, and what benefits it offers.
What is SASSAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a computer interface used for connecting storage devices, such as hard disk drives and solid-state drives, to a computer's motherboard. SAS is designed to provide high-speed data transfer rates, reliability, and scalability for enterprise-class storage systems.
SAS is backward compatible with SATA (Serial ATA), which means that SAS controllers can connect to SATA devices, but SATA controllers cannot connect to SAS devices. SAS also offers some key advantages over SATA, including support for larger numbers of drives, longer cable lengths, and more robust error detection and correction.
What is a SAS ControllerA SAS controller is a hardware component that manages the flow of data between SAS/SATA storage devices and the computer's CPU. The SAS controller sits between the storage devices and the computer's motherboard, acting as a mediator to ensure that data is transferred quickly and reliably.
SAS controllers come in different form factors, such as PCI Express cards and integrated controllers on the motherboard. They can also have different numbers of ports, depending on the number of storage devices that need to be connected.
Features of the Dell VKCM2 9300-8e SAS ControllerThe Dell VKCM2 9300-8e SAS Controller is a high-performance SAS controller designed for enterprise-class storage environments. Here are some of its key features:
High Data Transfer Rates: The SAS controller supports data transfer rates of up to 12Gbps, making it one of the fastest SAS controllers available.
PCI Express 3.0 x8 InterfaceThe SAS controller uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, which provides high-speed data transfer between the controller and the computer's motherboard.
Eight External SAS PortsThe SAS controller has eight external SAS ports, each of which can support up to 240 SAS/SATA devices. This makes the controller ideal for high-density storage environments that require large numbers of storage devices.
RAID SupportThe SAS controller supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), which allows multiple hard drives to be combined into a single logical unit for improved performance, reliability, and data protection.
CompatibilityThe SAS controller is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell Precision workstations, ensuring that it can be easily integrated into existing server and workstation environments.
Benefits of Using the Dell VKCM2 9300-8e SAS Controller
The Dell VKCM2 9300-8e SAS Controller offers several benefits for businesses that require high-performance storage solutions. Here are some of the key benefits of using this SAS controller:
Improved Performance
The SAS controller's high data transfer rates and RAID support can improve the performance of storage systems, resulting in faster data access and improved application performance.
Increased Scalability
The SAS controller's ability to support large numbers of storage devices and its compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell Precision workstations make it a highly scalable storage solution.
Better Data Protection
The SAS controller's RAID support and error detection and correction capabilities help to ensure that data is protected from hardware failures
Main Information about the Dell VKCM2- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU#: VKCM2
- Device Type: Controller
- Product Model: 9300-8e
- Product Name: Sas 9300-8e
- Product Type: Sas Controller
- Host Interface: Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Controller Type: 6gb/s Sas
- Raid Supported: No
- Total Number Of Sas Ports: 2
- Height: 2.7
- Width: 6.6
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card
- weight (approximate): 1.32 Lb
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