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Dell 0HR972 PERC 3Gb/s SAS PCI Express x8 Raid Controller
- Brand: Dell
- Part Number: 0HR972
- Controller Type: SAS RAID Controller (PERC)
- Interface: SAS 3Gb/s
- Host Interface: PCI Express x8
- Drive Support: Typically supports 4-8 SAS/SATA drives
- Cache Memory: Often 128MB or 256MB
- Form Factor: Add-in Card
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
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Product Overview
The Dell 0HR972 is a PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) SAS RAID controller card. It operates at 3Gb/s SAS speeds and utilizes a PCI Express x8 interface, designed to manage SAS and SATA drives for Dell PowerEdge servers.
Technical Information
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 0HR972 |
| Controller Type | SAS RAID Controller |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| Cache Memory | 128MB (typical) |
Product Description
The Dell 0HR972 is a dedicated RAID controller card designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge servers, offering reliable SAS storage management. Operating at 3Gb/s SAS speeds, it provides a solid foundation for building storage arrays with SAS and SATA drives, balancing performance with cost-effectiveness. The controller utilizes a PCI Express x8 interface, ensuring ample bandwidth for communication with the server's motherboard, which is crucial for efficient data transfer, especially when multiple drives are configured in a RAID array. This PERC controller typically supports common RAID levels such as RAID 0 (for performance), RAID 1 (for redundancy), RAID 5 (for a balance of performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (for high performance and redundancy). It usually includes onboard cache memory, often in the range of 128MB or 256MB, which significantly enhances RAID performance by buffering data operations. This hardware-based RAID solution offloads processing from the server's CPU, leading to better overall system performance. The 0HR972 is an excellent choice for Dell servers requiring dependable data protection and improved storage throughput. It is well-suited for a range of applications, including file servers, application servers, and entry-level database servers where data integrity and reasonable performance are essential. Its integration within the Dell ecosystem ensures compatibility and ease of management within PowerEdge environments.
