55G6T - Dell LSI 9280-4i4e 6GB 8-Port (4-Port Internal 4-Port Ext) PCI-Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 512MB Cache

SKU 55G6T

Brand DELL

Interface: Serial ATA/600 (SATA)
Cache Memory: 512MB
Bus Interface: PCI Express x8
Supports multiple RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10).
Provides hardware RAID acceleration.
Enhances data redundancy and fault tolerance.
Suitable for entry-level to mid-range server storage.

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Interface: SATA/600
Cache Memory: 512MB
Bus Interface: PCI Express x8
Product Type: RAID Controller
Manufacturer: Dell
SKU: 55G6T

Product details

The Dell 55G6T is a Serial ATA/600 RAID controller card with 512MB cache and a PCI Express x8 interface. It enables hardware RAID functionality, improving data protection and storage performance for servers and workstations.

Technical Information

Interface	SATA/600
Cache Memory	512MB
Bus Interface	PCI Express x8

Additional Specifications

Product Type	RAID Controller
Manufacturer	Dell
SKU	55G6T

Description

The Dell 55G6T is a SATA RAID controller designed to provide essential data protection and performance enhancement for storage systems. Featuring a SATA/600 interface, it supports high-speed data transfers with modern SATA hard drives and SSDs. The inclusion of 512MB of cache memory significantly accelerates RAID operations by buffering data, reducing latency, and improving overall I/O performance, especially in read-intensive workloads. This controller utilizes the PCI Express x8 bus interface, providing ample bandwidth to communicate efficiently with the server's motherboard. It supports common RAID levels such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balance), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for performance and redundancy). By handling RAID calculations in hardware, it frees up the system's CPU resources, contributing to better overall system performance. The Dell 55G6T is a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to implement hardware-based RAID for improved data reliability and storage efficiency. It is well-suited for entry-level servers, workstations, and storage arrays where data protection and moderate performance gains are required without the complexity or cost of higher-end controllers.

Condition: Refurbished