Description
Management and Monitoring Tools for the H840 Controller
There are several management and monitoring tools available for the Dell PERC H840 RAID controller. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA): OMSA is a comprehensive management software that allows administrators to manage, monitor, and maintain Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems. It provides information on hardware components, firmware versions, and storage configurations, and allows administrators to perform various management tasks such as firmware updates, disk management, and storage management.
- Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET): DSET is a diagnostic tool that helps administrators collect and analyze hardware and software information from Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems. The collected data can be used to troubleshoot and resolve issues more efficiently.
- Dell Storage Manager (DSM): DSM is a centralized management software for Dell Storage systems, including the PERC H840 RAID controller. It provides a graphical interface for monitoring and managing storage configurations, including disk arrays, disk groups, and virtual disks.
- Command Line Interface (CLI): The PERC H840 RAID controller supports a CLI for managing and monitoring the controller and storage configuration. The CLI can be accessed through a serial console or over the network using Telnet or SSH.
These are some of the most commonly used management and monitoring tools for the Dell PERC H840 RAID controller. It is recommended to check the official Dell Support website for the most up-to-date information on the tools and features available for this specific model.
Performance and Scalability of the H840
The Dell PERC H840 is a high-performance RAID controller designed to provide enterprise-level storage management and scalability. Here are some of the key performance and scalability features of the H840:
- Performance: The H840 supports 12GB/s SAS and is designed to deliver fast storage performance, with high I/O throughput and low latency. It can support multiple drives in a variety of RAID configurations, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and more.
- Scalability: The H840 supports up to 24 hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs), providing a large amount of storage capacity and allowing for easy scalability as your storage needs grow. It also supports a variety of RAID configurations, allowing you to choose the best setup for your specific requirements.
- Reliability: The H840 is built with reliability in mind, featuring redundant components, hot-swappable drives, and advanced data protection features such as battery-backed write cache (BBWC) and flash-backed write cache (FBWC).
- Compatibility: The H840 is compatible with select Dell PowerEdge server models and supports several versions of Windows Server and Linux distributions, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge Servers
The compatibility of the Dell PERC H840 RAID controller depends on several factors, including the host server, the operating system, and the storage configuration. Here are some general compatibility guidelines:
- Host server: The PERC H840 is compatible with select PowerEdge server models. You can check the compatibility of your server by visiting the Dell Support website and entering the server model and part number.
- Operating System: The PERC H840 is compatible with several versions of Windows Server and Linux distributions, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. You can check the compatibility of your operating system by visiting the Dell Support website and entering the operating system and version.
- Storage Configuration: The PERC H840 supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives and can be configured as a RAID controller or as a pass-through device. The maximum number of drives supported will depend on the host server, the operating system, and the specific RAID configuration.
General Information about this Dell 405-AANN
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 405-AANN
- Device Type: Raid Controller
- Supported Devices: Hard Drive, Disk Array (Raid), Solid State Drive
- Designed For: Emc Poweredge R440, R540, R640, R6415, R740, R740xd, R7415
Technical Specifications of the H840 Controller
Here are the technical specifications for the Dell 405-AANN PERC H840 12GB SAS PCI-E 3.1 8 lane Raid Controller:
- Interface: PCI Express 3.1 (8 lanes)
- Cache Memory: 2GB DDR4
- Max Cache Memory: 4GB DDR4
- Max Number of Physical Devices Supported: 1024
- Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA, NVMe
- RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Battery Backup: Yes (optional)
- Max Number of Host Connections: 2
- SAS Ports: 4 internal, 4 external
- Form Factor: Low profile
- Power Consumption: 20W
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