341-5899 - Dell PERC 6/E PCI-Express SAS RAID Controller with 256MB Cache

SKU 341-5899

Brand DELL

Interface: SATA/SAS
Bus Type: PCI Express x2
Cache Memory: 512MB
RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Drive Support: SATA and SAS drives
Features: Hardware RAID acceleration, data protection, improved I/O
Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card

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Key specifications

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Interface: SATA/SAS
Bus Type: PCI Express x2
Cache Memory: 512MB
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Drive Support: SATA, SAS

Product details

The Dell 341-5899 PERC RAID controller provides 512MB of cache and connects via a PCI Express x2 slot. It supports SATA and SAS drives, offering RAID functionality for Dell servers.

Technical Information

Interface	SATA/SAS
Bus Type	PCI Express x2
Cache Memory	512MB

Additional Specifications

RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Drive Support	SATA, SAS

Description

The Dell 341-5899 PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) is a storage adapter designed to provide hardware RAID capabilities for Dell servers. It supports both SATA and SAS drives, offering flexibility in choosing storage media based on performance and cost requirements. The controller features 512MB of onboard cache memory, which helps to accelerate RAID operations by buffering data, thereby improving the overall I/O performance of the storage subsystem. This RAID controller utilizes a PCI Express x2 interface, providing a dedicated bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard. While PCIe x2 offers less bandwidth than higher-lane configurations, it is sufficient for many storage applications, especially when paired with SATA drives or lower-performance SAS drives. The controller supports essential RAID levels including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). The Dell 341-5899 is intended for use in Dell PowerEdge servers that require enhanced data protection and improved storage performance. By offloading RAID calculations from the server's CPU, it contributes to better overall system efficiency. This controller is a valuable component for businesses seeking reliable data storage solutions with hardware-based RAID protection.

Condition: Refurbished