Description
Product Overview of Dell Perc H330 12GBPS PCI-E
The Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 12Gbps PCI-E 3.0 SAS RAID controller card is a powerful and reliable tool for managing and protecting data in server environments. In this article, we’ll explore what a RAID controller card is, how it works, and the features and benefits of the Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card.
RAID Controller Card
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A RAID controller card is a hardware device that manages a RAID array. The RAID array is a collection of hard disk drives (HDDs) that are organized to provide increased storage capacity, data redundancy, and improved performance.
The RAID controller card sits between the motherboard and the HDDs in a server. It provides the necessary hardware and software to configure, monitor, and manage the RAID array. It also ensures data is written to and read from the HDDs in a way that maximizes data integrity and performance.
RAID levels
RAID arrays can be configured into different RAID levels, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. The most common RAID levels are:
- RAID 0: Data is split across two or more HDDs to provide increased performance. There is no redundancy, so if one HDD fails, all data is lost.
- RAID 1: Data is mirrored across two HDDs, providing redundancy. If one HDD fails, the other can continue to provide data.
- RAID 5: Data is split across three or more HDDs, with parity data distributed across all disks. This provides both redundancy and improved performance.
- RAID 6: Similar to RAID 5, but with two sets of parity data. This provides even greater redundancy, but at the cost of reduced performance.
- RAID 10: Data is mirrored across two sets of RAID 0 arrays. This provides both redundancy and improved performance, but requires at least four HDDs.
Features
The Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card is a SAS RAID controller card that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. It has several features that make it a popular choice for server environments:
- High Performance: The Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card supports 12Gbps SAS data transfer rates, providing high-speed data transfer and improved performance.
- Data Protection: RAID levels 1, 5, and 10 provide data redundancy, protecting against data loss in the event of HDD failure.
- Easy Management: The Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card includes a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) that makes it easy to configure and manage the RAID array.
- Compatibility: The Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers, making it easy to integrate into existing server environments.
- Scalability: The Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card supports up to eight HDDs, providing scalability for growing storage needs.
Installation and Configuration
Installing and configuring the Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card is a straightforward process. Before beginning, ensure that the server is powered off and unplugged from the power source.
- Open the server case and locate an available PCI-E slot.
- Insert the Dell 405-AAJV PERC H330 card into the slot, ensuring that it is securely in place.
- Connect the HDDs to the card, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Power on the server and enter the system BIOS.
- Configure the BIOS to recognize the RAID controller card and the HDDs connected to it.
- Install the necessary drivers and software for the Dell 405-AAJV PER
General Information about the Dell 405-AAJV
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Part Number or SKU#: 405-AAJV
- Type : Controller
- Sub- Type : SAS Controller
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