Description
Product Overview of the Dell 0W56W0
The Dell 0W56W0 PERC H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller is a highly specialized hardware device designed to manage and control data storage arrays. This controller is specifically designed for enterprise-class data storage systems and offers a wide range of features and benefits to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and data protection.
What is a RAID Controller
Before delving into the specifics of the Dell 0W56W0 PERC H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller, it’s important to first understand what a RAID controller is and what it does. RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks, and it refers to a data storage technology that allows multiple hard drives to be combined into a single logical unit for increased performance, data protection, and storage capacity.
A RAID controller is a hardware device that manages the data storage array and ensures that data is written to and read from the disks in the most efficient way possible. The controller can also provide various levels of redundancy and data protection, depending on the specific RAID configuration being used.
Features of the H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller
The Dell 0W56W0 PERC H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller is a high-performance device that offers a wide range of features to ensure optimal data storage and management. Some of the key features of this controller include:
- High-speed data transfer: The Dell 0W56W0 PERC H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller supports 6GBPS SAS data transfer rates, allowing for high-speed data transfer between the controller and the hard drives.
- Support for multiple RAID levels: The controller supports a wide range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and more. This allows for flexibility in choosing the right RAID configuration to meet specific data storage needs.
- Battery backup for cache memory: The controller comes with a built-in battery backup module that provides power to the cache memory in case of a power outage. This ensures that data in the cache is not lost and can be written to the hard drives when power is restored.
- Support for hot-swappable hard drives: The controller supports hot-swappable hard drives, which means that failed drives can be replaced without shutting down the system or affecting data access.
- Scalability: The Dell 0W56W0 PERC H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller is highly scalable and can support up to 192 physical disks, providing ample storage capacity for even the largest enterprise-class data storage systems.
Benefits
The Dell 0W56W0 PERC H700 6GBPS SAS RAID Controller offers several key benefits that make it an ideal choice for enterprise-class data storage systems. These benefits include:
- Improved performance: The high-speed data transfer rates supported by the controller help to improve system performance, reducing data access times and increasing overall system speed.
- Increased data protection: The controller supports a wide range of RAID configurations, including those that provide data redundancy and protection against drive failures. This helps to ensure that critical data is always available and protected against data loss.
- Increased reliability: The built-in battery backup module and support for hot-swappable hard drives help to increase system reliability and uptime, minimizing the risk of system downtime due to hardware failures or power outages.
- Scalability: The controller’s ability to support up to 192 physical disks makes it highly scalable and adaptable to the needs of even the largest enterprise-class data storage
Main Information about the Dell 0W56W0
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 0W56W0
- Device Type: Controller
- Sub-category: Raid Controller
Key Feature
- Generation: Pci-express
- Device Type: Storage Controller (raid) – Plug-in Card
- Interface Type: Pci Express X8
- Host Interface: SAS 6GBPS
- Internal/external Connectors: 2 Internal
- Cache: 512mb
- Channel Qty: 8
- Max Storage Devices Qty: 16
- Raid Level: Raid 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Product Line: Poweredge
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