Description
Product Overview of the Dell PK2W9
Dell is one of the most popular manufacturers of servers, storage systems, and other IT infrastructure components. One of its popular products is the Dell PK2W9 Perc H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller, which is designed for use in 12th Gen Dell PowerEdge Blades. This article will explain in detail what this product is, how it works, and its features and benefits.
What is Dell H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller
The Dell PK2W9 Perc H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller is a type of RAID controller used in Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation Blades. RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, which is a technology used to improve the performance, reliability, and availability of data storage systems. The H710p RAID controller is a mini-blade version of the standard H710 RAID controller, which is designed to be used in tower servers and rack servers.
How does Dell PK2W9 Perc H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller work
The Dell PK2W9 Perc H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller works by combining multiple physical hard drives into a logical unit that can be managed as a single device. This logical unit can be configured in various RAID levels, which determine the way data is distributed and protected across the hard drives.
The H710p RAID controller supports several RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Each of these RAID levels offers a different balance between performance, data protection, and storage capacity. For example, RAID 0 provides the highest performance but no data protection, while RAID 6 provides the highest level of data protection but with reduced performance and storage capacity.
Features of Dell PK2W9 Perc H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller
The Dell PK2W9 Perc H710p Mini Blade Raid Controller has several features that make it a powerful and reliable RAID controller for Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation Blades. Here are some of the key features:
- 1GB Non-Volatile (NV) Cache The H710p RAID controller comes with a 1GB non-volatile cache, which provides faster access to frequently used data and reduces latency. The non-volatile cache also ensures that data is not lost in case of power failure or system crash.
- 6Gbps SAS Interface The H710p RAID controller supports the 6Gbps SAS interface, which provides faster data transfer rates than the previous generation 3Gbps SAS interface. The 6Gbps SAS interface also supports more devices per controller, which increases the scalability of the storage system.
- PCI-E 2.0 Interface The H710p RAID controller is designed to be used with the PCI-E 2.0 interface, which provides high-speed data transfer rates between the RAID controller and the server’s motherboard. The PCI-E 2.0 interface also supports hot-plug capability, which allows the RAID controller to be replaced without shutting down the server.
- Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Support The H710p RAID controller supports a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), which provides backup power to the non-volatile cache in case of power failure or system crash. The BBU ensures that data in the non-volatile cache is not lost and can be written to the hard drives when the system is restored.
General Information about the Dell PK2W9
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# PK2W9
- Product Type: Controller
- Product Name: SAS-SATA
Technical Specifications for PK2W9 SAS-SATA
- Models: Perc H710p
- Interface: 6gb/s Sas
- Pci Support : Pci-e 2.0
- Sas Connectors : 2×4 Internal
- Buffer Size: 1 Gb
- Write Back Cache: Flash Backed Cache
- Data Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps
- Supported Devices: Disk Array (raid), Hard Drive, Solid State Drive
- Channel Qty: 8
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Raid 5, Raid 50, Raid 6, Raid 60
- Host Bus: Pcie 2.0 X8
- Max Operating Temperature: 140 °f
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model’s matching features with your current system.
