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Dell 341-5942 PERC 3Gb/s SAS 256MB PCI Express x8 Raid Controller
- 3Gb/s SAS interface
- 256MB cache memory
- PCI Express x8 (PCIe x8) host interface
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- Hot-plug drive support
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Onboard battery backup unit (BBU) support (optional)
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Product Overview
The Dell 341-5942 PERC controller is a 3Gb/s SAS RAID adapter with 256MB of cache memory. It utilizes a PCI Express x8 interface to provide high-speed connectivity for your server's storage subsystem. This controller enables advanced RAID configurations for enhanced data protection and performance.
Technical Information
| Interface | 3Gb/s SAS |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x8 |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Form Factor | Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Dell 341-5942 PERC (PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller) is a robust storage solution designed to enhance the performance and reliability of Dell PowerEdge servers. Featuring a 3Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers substantial throughput for demanding applications and large datasets. The controller's 256MB of cache memory acts as a high-speed buffer, significantly reducing latency and improving the efficiency of read and write operations, which is critical for environments such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. This RAID controller supports a variety of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for data mirroring, RAID 5 for a balance of performance and redundancy with parity, and RAID 10 for a combination of striping and mirroring. This flexibility allows administrators to configure storage arrays that best meet their specific needs for data protection, availability, and speed. The PCIe x8 interface ensures ample bandwidth, preventing bottlenecks between the controller and the server's motherboard. Designed for enterprise environments, the 341-5942 facilitates hot-plug drive support, enabling the addition or removal of drives without system downtime, thus maximizing server availability. It is engineered to integrate seamlessly with Dell's server infrastructure, offering advanced management capabilities through Dell's OpenManage software suite. Optional support for a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) further enhances data protection by preserving cached data in the event of a power failure.
