Description
Key Features and Benefits of the Dell N7HN3 PERC H345 RAID Adapter
- High Performance: The Dell N7HN3 PERC H345 RAID adapter provides high-performance data transfer rates up to 12Gbps, making it ideal for high-speed data-intensive applications.
- Flexible Connectivity: The adapter supports both SAS and SATA drives, allowing for flexibility in storage configurations.
- Scalability: The PERC H345 supports up to 16 drives per adapter, providing the scalability needed to support growing storage needs.
- Improved Data Protection: The adapter offers data protection features such as RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, and 60, and supports self-encrypting drives for improved data security.
- Easy Management: The adapter can be easily managed through Dell’s OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS) or the PERC Command Line Interface (CLI), making it easy to configure and monitor.
- Energy Efficient: The adapter is designed to be energy-efficient, helping to reduce power consumption and operating costs.
- High Availability: The adapter includes features such as hot-swap support, redundant pathing, and failover capabilities, which help to ensure high availability and minimize downtime.
- PCI-E 3.0 Support: The adapter supports PCI-E 3.0, providing faster data transfer rates and improved system performance compared to earlier versions of PCI-E.
Supported Operating Systems for the Dell N7HN3 PERC
The Dell N7HN3 PERC H345 12Gbps PCI-E 3.0 2×8 Internal SAS/SATA RAID adapter is compatible with a variety of operating systems. Here are the supported operating systems for this adapter:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4, 12 SP5, 15 SP1, 15 SP2
- VMware ESXi 6.7 U3, 7.0, 7.0 U1
Management and Monitoring Tools of the Dell RAID Adapter
Here are the management and monitoring tools for the Dell N7HN3 PERC H345 12Gbps PCI-E 3.0 2×8 Internal SAS/SATA RAID Adapter:
- Dell OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS): This software suite allows users to manage and monitor their Dell RAID controllers, including the PERC H345, through a web-based graphical user interface (GUI). OMSS can be used to create, configure, and manage virtual disks, set up RAID levels, and monitor RAID controller performance.
- Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA): This software suite provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing and monitoring Dell PowerEdge servers, including the PERC H345 RAID controller. OMSA can be used to configure RAID settings, monitor RAID performance and health, and perform firmware updates.
- Dell EMC SupportAssist: This is a cloud-based service that automatically detects and proactively alerts users to hardware issues on their Dell EMC devices, including the PERC H345. SupportAssist provides automated support case creation, dispatch, and parts replacement.
- Dell EMC OpenManage Essentials (OME): This is a comprehensive hardware management platform that allows users to discover, monitor, and manage their Dell EMC devices, including servers, storage, and networking. OME supports multiple RAID controllers, including the PERC H345, and provides detailed reports on RAID health, performance, and configuration.
General Information about this Dell N7HN3
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# N7HN3
- Controller Model: PERC H345
- Product Type: Raid Adapter
Technical Information for Dell PCI-E Adapter
- PCI Support: PCI-E 3.0
- SAS Connectors: 2×8 Internal
- Internal SAS/SATA
- Cache Memory: No Cache
- Raid Support: Hardware Raid
- Write Back Cache: No Cache
- Raid Levels: 0,1,10
- Max Drive Support: 63
- Raid Support: Hardware
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