Description
Product Overview of the Dell YF437
Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller is a hardware component used to manage data storage and provide data redundancy in Poweredge servers. This controller is an advanced feature that supports SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives. This article explains in detail about the Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller, its features, and benefits.
Features
The Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller has a number of features that make it an excellent choice for managing data storage. Some of these features include:
- High-speed connectivity: The controller supports high-speed connectivity with the server using PCI-express technology.
- Data redundancy: The controller provides data redundancy, which is essential for ensuring data integrity and availability.
- SAS and SATA support: The controller supports SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives.
- RAID support: The controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50.
- Cache memory: The controller has a 256MB cache memory that helps in reducing data access latency.
- Battery backup: The controller has a battery backup unit that provides backup power in case of power failures.
Benefits
The Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller provides several benefits to Poweredge servers. Some of these benefits include:
- Improved performance: The controller supports high-speed connectivity and cache memory, which helps in improving the overall performance of the server.
- Data protection: The controller provides data redundancy, which is essential for protecting data from failures and ensuring data availability.
- Increased storage capacity: The controller supports various RAID levels, which enables users to increase their storage capacity by combining multiple hard drives.
- Improved reliability: The controller has a battery backup unit that provides backup power in case of power failures, which helps in improving the overall reliability of the server.
- Easy management: The controller is easy to manage and configure, which helps in reducing the overall management and maintenance costs.
Installation
Installing the Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller is relatively easy. The controller comes with a user manual that provides detailed instructions on how to install it. However, it is recommended to hire a professional to install the controller to ensure that it is installed correctly.
Compatibility
The Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller is compatible with a range of Poweredge servers, including Poweredge 2950, Poweredge 2970, Poweredge R905, and Poweredge R900. However, it is important to check the server’s compatibility before purchasing the controller.
In Summary, the Dell YF437 Perc 5/i Pci-express SAS Raid Controller is an excellent choice for managing data storage and providing data redundancy in Poweredge servers. The controller comes with several features, including high-speed connectivity, data redundancy, SAS and SATA support, RAID support, cache memory, and battery backup. These features provide several benefits, including improved performance, data protection, increased storage capacity, improved reliability, and easy management. Installing the controller is relatively easy, and it is compatible with a range of Poweredge servers.
General Information about the Dell YF437
- Part Number: YF437
- Manufacturer: Dell
Specifications
- Category : DELL Controller
- Sub-category : Raid Controller
- Generation : Pci Express
- Device Type : Storage Controller (raid) – Plug-in Card
- Interface Support : 3gb/s Sas
- Sas Connections : 2×4 Internal
- Battery : Not Included
- Compatible Slots : Pci Express X8
- Cache Memory : 256mb
- Raid Level : Raid 0 1 5 10 50
- Raid Support : Hardware Raid
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