348-0040866A - Dell Dual Channel PCI SCSI Controller

SKU 348-0040866A

Brand LSI Corporation

Features 2 SCSI ports for connecting storage devices.
Utilizes PCI interface for server integration.
Provides RAID functionality for data protection and performance.
Supports various SCSI standards for broad compatibility.
Designed for Dell server platforms.
Offers enhanced I/O performance for storage subsystems.

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Key specifications

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Interface: SCSI
Ports: 2
Bus Type: PCI
RAID Support: Yes
Form Factor: Module Card

Product details

The Dell 348-0040866A is a 2-port SCSI PCI RAID Controller Module Card, designed to provide enhanced storage connectivity and data protection for servers. It allows for the connection of multiple SCSI devices and offers RAID capabilities to improve data redundancy and performance.

Technical Information

Interface	SCSI
Ports	2
Bus Type	PCI

Additional Specifications

RAID Support	Yes
Form Factor	Module Card

Description

The Dell 348-0040866A is a specialized RAID controller module card that leverages the SCSI interface to connect and manage storage devices within a server environment. Equipped with two SCSI ports, this card enables the integration of multiple hard drives or other SCSI peripherals, expanding the storage capacity and flexibility of the host system. Its primary function is to provide hardware-level RAID capabilities, allowing for the configuration of disk arrays that enhance data redundancy and improve read/write performance. Operating over a standard PCI bus, the 348-0040866A ensures compatibility with a wide range of Dell servers that feature PCI slots. This interface, while older than PCIe, still offers sufficient bandwidth for many SCSI-based storage configurations. The RAID functionality supported by this controller typically includes levels such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), and potentially RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and redundancy), depending on the specific firmware and chipset implementation. This module card is an integral component for systems requiring reliable and performant storage solutions, particularly in environments where SCSI devices were prevalent. By offloading RAID processing from the main CPU, it frees up system resources and ensures consistent data throughput. It is a critical part for maintaining data integrity and availability in legacy Dell server infrastructures.

Condition: Refurbished