Description
Product Overview of Dell Perc H730 PCI-E
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 PCI-E 3.0 X8 SAS 12GBPS SATA 6GBPS Controller with 1GB NV Cache is a high-performance storage controller used in enterprise-level servers. It is designed to provide a reliable and scalable storage solution for data-intensive applications. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of this storage controller in detail.
Storage Controller
A storage controller is a device that manages the flow of data between a computer system and storage devices such as hard drives or solid-state drives. It provides a layer of abstraction between the operating system and the physical storage devices, allowing the system to access the storage devices without knowing the details of their underlying technology.
Features of the Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 Controller
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller is a high-performance storage controller that supports both SAS and SATA drives. It offers several features that make it an ideal choice for enterprise-level servers. Let’s take a look at some of these features:
PCI-E 3.0 X8 Interface
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller uses a PCI-E 3.0 X8 interface, which provides a high-speed connection to the server’s CPU. This interface offers a maximum bandwidth of 8 gigatransfers per second (GT/s) per lane, providing a total bandwidth of 64 GT/s for the X8 configuration.
SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps Support
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller supports both SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps drives. SAS 12Gbps is the latest standard for SAS drives and provides a significant performance improvement over the previous 6Gbps standard. SATA 6Gbps is the current standard for SATA drives and offers a maximum transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second (Gbps).
1GB NV Cache
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller comes with a 1GB non-volatile (NV) cache, which provides a fast and reliable caching mechanism. The NV cache is a type of memory that retains its contents even when the power is turned off. This feature ensures that data stored in the cache is not lost in case of a power outage.
RAID Support
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), which is a technology used to combine multiple disks into a single logical unit for redundancy and performance purposes. The controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and RAID 50.
Benefits of the Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 Controller
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller provides improved performance over traditional storage solutions. Its support for SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps drives allows for faster data transfer rates, which can significantly reduce application latency and improve overall system performance.
Increased Reliability
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller supports RAID, which provides a reliable data protection mechanism. RAID technology combines multiple disks into a single logical unit, providing redundancy and improved data availability. This feature ensures that data is protected against disk failures and reduces the risk of data loss.
Scalability
The Dell 405-AAHU Perc H730 controller is scalable, allowing for easy expansion of storage capacity as the needs of the organization grow. Its support for RAID also makes it easy to add or replace disks without the need for additional hardware.
General Information about the Dell 405-AAHU
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU#: 405-AAHU
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Information
- Interface : SATA 6GBS / SAS 12GBS
- Data Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS
- Buffer Size : 1GB
- Supported Devices : Disk Array (Raid)
- Channel Qty : 8
- Raid Level : Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Raid 60
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