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Dell 0942886-01 Compellent Xyratex SAS 3Gb/s Interface Controller Card
- Type: SAS Interface Controller Card
- Brand: Dell Compellent Xyratex
- Interface Speed: 3Gb/s
- Form Factor: PCI Express (PCIe) likely
- Purpose: Facilitates SAS connectivity for storage arrays
- Compatibility: Designed for Dell enterprise storage systems
- Functionality: Manages SAS data transfer between host and storage devices
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Product Overview
The Dell 0942886-01 is a Compellent Xyratex SAS interface controller card. It is designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer and connectivity for storage systems, likely within Dell's enterprise storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 0942886-01 |
| Brand | Dell Compellent |
| Sub-Brand | Xyratex |
Additional Specifications
| Interface Type | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Controller Card (likely PCIe) |
Product Description
The Dell 0942886-01 is a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface controller card, identified as part of the Compellent Xyratex product line. This type of card is a critical component in enterprise storage systems, responsible for managing the communication and data transfer between a host server or storage controller and SAS-based storage devices, such as hard drives or SSDs. The 3Gb/s data transfer rate indicates its capability to handle significant amounts of data efficiently, which is essential for storage area networks (SANs) and direct-attached storage (DAS) configurations. As a Compellent Xyratex component, this controller card is likely designed to integrate seamlessly with Dell's enterprise storage solutions, particularly those utilizing the Compellent architecture. Xyratex was a company specializing in storage solutions, and its acquisition by Seagate and subsequent integration into Dell's storage offerings means this card is built for robust, high-availability environments. Its primary function is to provide a reliable and high-speed SAS connection, ensuring data integrity and performance for storage arrays. The card typically connects to the system's motherboard via a PCI Express (PCIe) slot, offering a high-bandwidth connection to the host system. Its role is fundamental in enabling storage systems to perform at their best, supporting features like RAID configurations, hot-swapping of drives, and efficient data streaming. For administrators managing Dell enterprise storage, this controller card is a key piece of hardware for maintaining and expanding storage infrastructure.
