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Dell 1G987 Fibre Channel RAID Controller Card for PowerVault 660F
- Fibre Channel RAID Controller Card.
- Specifically designed for Dell PowerVault 660F storage arrays.
- Enables RAID configurations (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) for data redundancy and performance.
- Provides high-speed connectivity via Fibre Channel interface.
- Enhances data availability and fault tolerance for storage systems.
- Facilitates efficient data management and access for connected drives.
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Product Overview
The Dell 1G987 is a Fibre Channel RAID controller card designed for Dell PowerVault 660F storage arrays. It provides advanced data protection and performance enhancement through RAID configurations for connected hard drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerVault 660F |
Additional Specifications
| Functionality | RAID Management |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (typical) |
Product Description
The Dell 1G987 is a dedicated Fibre Channel RAID controller card engineered to enhance the capabilities of the Dell PowerVault 660F storage array. This controller is crucial for managing the storage drives within the PowerVault system, providing robust data protection and performance optimization through various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels. By implementing RAID, the controller can combine multiple physical disk drives into one or more logical units, offering benefits such as improved read/write speeds, fault tolerance against drive failures, and enhanced data availability. Featuring a Fibre Channel interface, the 1G987 ensures high-speed, low-latency connectivity between the controller and the storage array's backplane, as well as to the host system. This high-bandwidth connection is essential for demanding enterprise workloads that require rapid data access and transfer rates. The controller's intelligence allows it to manage the complex operations of RAID arrays, including data striping, mirroring, parity calculations, and rebuild processes in the event of a drive failure, all while minimizing impact on system performance. Compatibility with the PowerVault 660F is a key aspect of the 1G987's design, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within that specific storage architecture. It supports a range of RAID configurations, typically including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 and 6 for a balance of performance and redundancy with parity, and RAID 10 for high performance and redundancy. This flexibility allows administrators to tailor the storage configuration to meet specific application requirements for speed, capacity, and data protection.
