Description
Product Overview of the Dell W8130
The Dell W8130 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller is a hardware component designed for use in Dell PowerEdge servers. This controller is used to manage and control data storage systems by providing RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Dell W8130 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller and its features.
What is a RAID controller
A RAID controller is a hardware component that is used to manage and control data storage systems. RAID controllers typically connect to hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) and are responsible for organizing and managing data across those drives. RAID controllers can provide a variety of different RAID levels, which determine how data is distributed and protected across the drives.
What is the Dell W8130 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller
The Dell W8130 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller is a specific type of RAID controller designed for use in Dell PowerEdge servers. This controller provides two SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) channels and supports up to eight SAS or SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives or SSDs. The controller also supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing a high degree of flexibility in terms of data protection and redundancy.
What are SAS and SATA
SAS and SATA are two different types of hard drive and SSD interfaces. SATA is a more common interface and is typically used in consumer-grade devices. SAS, on the other hand, is a more advanced interface and is typically used in enterprise-grade devices.
SAS drives are designed to handle more intensive workloads and provide higher levels of reliability and performance. They are often used in servers and other enterprise-grade devices where performance and reliability are critical. SATA drives are typically used in consumer-grade devices such as desktops and laptops.
What are RAID levels
RAID levels are different ways of organizing and protecting data across multiple hard drives or SSDs. Each RAID level provides a different balance of performance, reliability, and storage capacity. Here are some of the most common RAID levels:
- RAID 0: Provides no redundancy, but can improve performance by striping data across multiple drives.
- RAID 1: Provides full redundancy by mirroring data across two drives.
- RAID 5: Provides redundancy by striping data across multiple drives and including parity information.
- RAID 6: Provides even greater redundancy by including two sets of parity information.
- RAID 10: Provides both striping and mirroring by combining RAID 0 and RAID 1.
- RAID 50: Provides striping across multiple RAID 5 arrays.
- RAID 60: Provides striping across multiple RAID 6 arrays.
What are the features of the Dell W8130 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller
The Dell W8130 PERC 6/e Dual Channel PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller provides a number of features that make it a powerful and flexible data storage solution. Here are some of the key features:
- Dual SAS channels: The controller provides two SAS channels, allowing for a greater number of hard drives or SSDs to be connected.
- RAID support: The controller supports a wide range of RAID levels, allowing for a high degree of flexibility in terms of data protection and redundancy.
- PCI-Express interface: The controller connects to the server through a PCI-Express interface, providing fast data transfer speeds and low latency.
- Battery-backed cache: The controller includes a battery-backed cache, which helps to improve performance and protect against data loss in the event of a power failure.
- Hot-swappable drives: The controller
General Information about the Dell W8130
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU#: W8130
- Product Type: Raid Controller
Technical Information
- Interface: PCI Express x8
- Number of channels: Dual channel
- RAID levels supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
- Cache memory: 256MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM
- Host bus type: SAS/SATA
- Data transfer rate: 3 Gbps per port
- Power consumption: 22W
Dimension & Weight
- Height: 2.7 inch
- Length: 6.6 inch
- Weight: 0.44 lbs
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