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0XT257 - Dell PERC 5I SAS PCI-Express RAID Controller Card
- RAID Controller Card
- Supports SATA and SAS drives
- PCI Express Interface
- 256MB Cache Memory
- Hardware RAID acceleration
- Provides data redundancy and fault tolerance
- Enhances server storage performance
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- Dell
- Part Number
- 0XT257
- Product Type
- RAID Controller Card
- Interface
- SATA, SAS
- Cache Memory
- 256MB
- Bus Interface
- PCI Express
Product details
The Dell 0XT257 is a PERC RAID controller card that supports both SATA and SAS interfaces with a PCI Express connection. It includes 256MB of cache memory to enhance storage performance and data management capabilities for servers.
Technical Information
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 0XT257 |
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Interface | SATA, SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express |
| Model | PERC |
Description
The Dell 0XT257 PERC RAID controller card is a vital component for server storage systems, offering advanced capabilities for managing and protecting data. It supports a wide range of storage devices, including both SATA and SAS hard drives or SSDs, providing flexibility for system builders and administrators. The card connects to the server's motherboard via a high-speed PCI Express interface, ensuring efficient data throughput and minimal bottlenecks. Equipped with 256MB of cache memory, this controller accelerates storage operations by buffering frequently accessed data. This significantly boosts performance for read and write tasks, which is crucial for demanding server applications like databases, file servers, and virtualization platforms. The hardware RAID capabilities of the PERC controller offload complex RAID calculations from the server's CPU, allowing the processor to focus on application tasks and improving overall system efficiency. It supports various RAID levels, enabling administrators to configure storage arrays for optimal performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. By implementing RAID configurations managed by the 0XT257, businesses can achieve higher levels of data availability and fault tolerance. In the event of a drive failure, the system can continue to operate without data loss, and the failed drive can be replaced without downtime. This makes the Dell 0XT257 an essential component for ensuring business continuity and maintaining the integrity of critical data within a server environment.
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