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Dell 342-1573 PERC 6Gb/s SAS 1GB PCI Express 2.0 x8 Raid Controller
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Storage Protocol: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s per lane
- Cache Memory: 1GB
- Controller Type: PERC
- RAID Levels Supported: Typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (check specific model documentation)
- Supports both SAS and SATA drives
- Includes onboard cache for performance acceleration
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Product Overview
The Dell 342-1573 is a PERC RAID controller card featuring a 6Gb/s SAS interface and 1GB cache. It utilizes a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot, offering high-speed storage connectivity and advanced RAID capabilities for servers.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Protocol | SAS |
| Data Rate | 6Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Memory | 1GB |
| Controller Type | RAID Controller (PERC) |
| Brand | Dell |
Product Description
The Dell 342-1573 is a high-performance PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) card designed to enhance the storage capabilities of Dell servers. It features a 6Gb/s SAS interface, enabling rapid data transfer and robust connectivity for both SAS and SATA drives. The card connects via a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot, providing ample bandwidth to support demanding storage operations and ensuring efficient communication between the controller and the server's system. This controller is equipped with 1GB of onboard cache memory, which significantly accelerates storage performance by buffering data for faster read and write operations. This cache is vital for improving the responsiveness of applications that require high I/O throughput, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and large file servers. The cache memory often incorporates protection mechanisms to ensure data integrity in case of power interruptions. The Dell 342-1573 supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This extensive support allows for the creation of highly flexible and resilient storage configurations tailored to specific performance, capacity, and data protection requirements. It is an essential component for building scalable, reliable, and high-performing storage infrastructures within Dell server environments.
