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Dell 0MX961-256 PERC 5/i SAS 3Gb/s PCI-Express 256MB Cache RAID Controller Card
- 3Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for high-speed storage connectivity.
- PERC 5/i model, indicating Dell's PowerEdge RAID Controller series.
- Integrated RAID controller for data redundancy and performance.
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 for flexible storage configurations.
- 256MB cache memory to accelerate read/write operations.
- PCI-Express interface for modern server compatibility.
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers.
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Product Overview
The Dell 0MX961-256 PERC 5/i is a SAS RAID controller card that offers high-speed data transfer and advanced data protection for servers. It features a 3Gb/s SAS interface and includes 256MB of cache memory to boost performance.
Technical Information
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Controller Type | RAID |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI-Express |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Part Number | 0MX961-256 |
Product Description
The Dell 0MX961-256 PERC 5/i is a robust RAID controller card designed to enhance the storage capabilities of Dell PowerEdge servers. It utilizes the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, operating at 3Gb/s, which provides significantly higher data transfer rates compared to older parallel SCSI interfaces. This makes it ideal for handling demanding I/O operations required by modern applications, databases, and virtualization environments. As a key component of Dell's PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family, the 5/i model offers comprehensive RAID functionality. It supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and protection), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). This flexibility allows IT administrators to configure storage arrays that best meet their specific requirements for data availability, integrity, and speed. Equipped with 256MB of onboard cache memory, the PERC 5/i controller accelerates data processing by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. This cache significantly improves the performance of both read and write operations, reducing latency and increasing overall system responsiveness. The card connects via the PCI-Express bus, ensuring compatibility with contemporary server architectures and providing the bandwidth necessary for its high-speed SAS interface. It is a critical component for ensuring data reliability and optimizing storage performance in enterprise server deployments.
