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Product overview of 7GCGT Dell Perc H710P 6GB/S PCI-E
The 7GCGT Dell Perc H710P 6GB/S PCI-E 2.0 X8 SAS Raid Controller With 1GB NV Cache is a hardware component that is commonly used in data storage systems. This article will explain in detail what the Dell Perc H710P is, how it works, its features, and its benefits.
A RAID Controller
A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controller is a hardware component that is responsible for managing multiple hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) in a data storage system. The RAID controller is designed to provide fault tolerance and performance optimization to the storage system.
Dell Perc H710P
The Dell Perc H710P is a RAID controller manufactured by Dell. It is designed to work with SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives and SSDs. The H710P is part of the PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of products.
Features of the Dell Perc H710P
The Dell Perc H710P has several features that make it a popular choice for data storage systems. These features include:
- Dual-core PowerPC processor
- 1GB NV Cache
- PCI-E 2.0 x8 host interface
- Six 6Gb/s SAS ports
- Support for up to 32 physical drives
- RAID support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
- Support for hot-swappable drives
- Support for Dell OpenManage Storage Manager software
Dual-core PowerPC Processor
The Dell Perc H710P is equipped with a dual-core PowerPC processor. This processor provides the necessary processing power to manage multiple drives in a RAID configuration. The processor is also responsible for managing data transfer between the RAID controller and the host system.
1GB NV Cache
The Dell Perc H710P has 1GB of non-volatile (NV) cache. This cache is used to temporarily store data that is being written to or read from the RAID array. The NV cache is important because it allows for faster access to data, which can improve the overall performance of the storage system.
PCI-E 2.0 x8 Host Interface
The Dell Perc H710P is designed to be installed in a PCI-E 2.0 x8 slot on the host system’s motherboard. The x8 interface provides a high-speed data transfer rate between the RAID controller and the host system.
Six 6Gb/s SAS Ports
The Dell Perc H710P has six 6Gb/s SAS ports. These ports are used to connect SAS or SATA hard drives and SSDs to the RAID controller. The high-speed SAS interface provides faster data transfer rates than SATA.
Support for Up to 32 Physical Drives
The Dell Perc H710P is capable of supporting up to 32 physical drives. This makes it a suitable choice for large data storage systems that require a high capacity for data storage.
RAID Support
The Dell Perc H710P supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. These RAID levels provide different levels of data redundancy and performance optimization. RAID 0 provides no redundancy but offers the best performance, while RAID 6 provides the highest level of redundancy but may have a lower performance than other RAID levels.
Support for Hot-Swappable Drives
The Dell Perc H710P supports hot-swappable drives. This means that drives can be replaced or added to the storage system without shutting down the system. Hot-swappable drives provide a convenient way to maintain the storage system without causing downtime.
General Information about the Dell 7GCGT
- Brand: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 7GCGT
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type : SAS Controller
Technical Information
- Product Type: RAID Controller
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card
- Controller Memory:: 1 GB
- Supported RAID Level(s): Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Raid 5, Raid 50, Raid 6, Raid 60
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Port(s): SAS 6.0Gbps
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