Description
Key Features and Benefits of the Dell 1GB iSCSI 4 Type B Controller
- High-speed data transfer: The 1GB ISCSI 4 Type B Controller provides fast data transfer speeds, allowing for quick and efficient storage and retrieval of data.
- Improved storage performance: The controller enhances storage performance and increases the storage capacity of the Dell SCV2000 or SCV2020 storage systems.
- Compatibility: The controller is compatible with a wide range of storage systems, including the Dell SCV2000 and SCV2020. This ensures easy integration and compatibility with existing storage infrastructure.
- Reliable performance: The Dell ISCSI 4 Type B Controller provides reliable performance, ensuring that data is stored and retrieved accurately and quickly.
- Easy to manage: The controller is easy to manage, allowing for quick and efficient configuration and monitoring of storage systems.
- Advanced security features: The controller provides advanced security features, such as encryption and authentication, to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
- Improved system availability: The controller helps to improve the availability of storage systems, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- Cost-effective solution: The Dell ISCSI 4 Type B Controller is a cost-effective solution for improving storage performance, increasing storage capacity, and enhancing data security.
Performance Optimization Tips for the Dell 1GB iSCSI 4 Type B Controller
- Enable Jumbo Frames: Enabling Jumbo Frames can improve the performance of your storage network by allowing larger packets of data to be transmitted. This can help reduce the number of packets transmitted, which reduces the overhead and improves the efficiency of your storage network.
- Use MPIO (Multipath I/O): MPIO allows multiple paths to be used for data transmission, which can help improve the overall performance and reliability of your storage network. This is particularly important when you are using multiple storage devices.
- Use Multiple Controllers: If possible, use multiple controllers to improve the performance of your storage network. This allows you to spread the load of data transmission across multiple controllers, reducing the burden on a single controller.
- Use Multiple NICs (Network Interface Cards): If possible, use multiple NICs for your storage network. This allows you to spread the load of data transmission across multiple NICs, reducing the burden on a single NIC and improving performance.
- Use SSD (Solid State Drives): Using SSDs for your storage network can help improve the performance of your storage network by reducing the latency and improving the speed of data transmission. This is because SSDs do not have moving parts, which makes them faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives.
- Use a Dedicated Storage Network: If possible, use a dedicated storage network for your storage devices. This can help improve the performance and reliability of your storage network by reducing the overhead and improving the efficiency of data transmission.
- Upgrade the Firmware: Regularly upgrading the firmware on your controllers can help improve the performance and stability of your storage network. This is because firmware upgrades often contain performance improvements, bug fixes, and other enhancements that can help improve the overall performance of your storage network.
Compatibility with Dell Storage SCV2000 and SCV2020
The 5Y2X4 Dell 1GB ISCSI 4 Type B Controller is compatible with the following Dell Storage SC series arrays:
- SCV2000 Series: SCV2020, SCV2080, and SCV2040
- SCV3000 Series: SCv3020, SCv3040, and SCv3080
It is important to note that the controller must be matched with the appropriate firmware version for the specific storage array model.
General Information
- Brand: Dell
- MPN : 5Y2X4
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: ISCSI
Technical Specifications of the Dell 1GB iSCSI 4 Type B Controller
- Controller Type: Dell 1GB ISCSI 4 Type B Controller
- Model: 5Y2X4
- Compatible Storage Devices: SCV2000, SCV2020
- Memory: 1GB DDR3
- Connection Type: 4 ISCSI Type B ports
- Data Transfer Rate: 1Gbps
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, VMware
- RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
- Management Interface: Dell Storage Manager
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches
- Weight: 2.2 lbs
- Power Consumption: 20W (maximum)
- Operating Temperature: 50°F to 95°F
- Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)