00VYM4 - Dell 16-Port SAS 12Gb/s PCI Express 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter

SKU 00VYM4

Brand DELL

Controller Type: SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
Model: Dell 9305-16E
Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x8
SAS Speed: 12Gb/s per lane
External Ports: 16 x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD)
Drive Support: Connects to external SAS/SATA JBODs or storage arrays
Non-RAID: Primarily operates as a non-RAID controller (HBA)
Target Use: High-density external storage expansion

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Product Type: SAS HBA Controller
Model: 9305-16E
Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
SAS Speed: 12Gb/s
External Ports: 16 x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD)
RAID Functionality: No (Non-RAID HBA)

Product details

The Dell 00VYM4 (9305-16E) is a 12Gb/s SAS HBA controller with 16 external ports, utilizing a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. It is designed for high-performance, high-density external storage connectivity.

Technical Information

Product Type	SAS HBA Controller
Model	9305-16E
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x8
SAS Speed	12Gb/s

Additional Specifications

External Ports	16 x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD)
RAID Functionality	No (Non-RAID HBA)
Brand	Dell

Description

The Dell 00VYM4, identified by its model number 9305-16E, is a powerful 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for enterprise environments requiring extensive external storage connectivity. Equipped with a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, it provides ample bandwidth to support high-performance storage solutions. This controller features sixteen external Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports, enabling it to connect to a large number of SAS or SATA drives housed in external disk shelves or JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) enclosures. The 12Gb/s SAS speed per lane ensures rapid data transfer rates, making it suitable for demanding applications such as large-scale data analytics, high-performance computing, and extensive video editing workflows. As a non-RAID controller (HBA), the 9305-16E focuses on providing direct access to storage devices without implementing hardware RAID logic. This approach is often preferred in environments where software RAID solutions or external storage arrays with their own RAID capabilities are utilized, offering maximum flexibility and performance for direct-attached storage configurations. It is an ideal solution for expanding storage capacity significantly and efficiently.

Condition: Refurbished