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Dell 56148 PERC4 2-Ports 64-bit RAID Controller Card
- 2-port RAID controller
- 64-bit PCI interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1
- Hardware RAID acceleration
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Provides data redundancy and performance enhancement
- Supports IDE/ATA and SATA drives (depending on model variant)
- Hot-plug drive support (system dependent)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Controller Type
- RAID Controller
- Ports
- 2
- Bus Interface
- 64-bit PCI
- RAID Levels
- 0, 1
- Brand
- Dell PERC
- Model
- PERC4
Product details
The Dell 56148 PERC4 is a 2-port 64-bit RAID controller card. It provides hardware RAID capabilities for servers, enabling data redundancy and improved performance through disk striping and mirroring. This controller is designed to enhance storage reliability and efficiency in Dell server environments.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | RAID Controller |
| Ports | 2 |
| Bus Interface | 64-bit PCI |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1 |
| Brand | Dell PERC |
| Model | PERC4 |
Description
The Dell 56148 PERC4 is a dedicated RAID controller card designed to enhance the storage capabilities of Dell PowerEdge servers. Featuring two ports, it allows for the connection of multiple hard drives, which can then be configured into RAID arrays to provide data redundancy and improved performance. The controller utilizes a 64-bit PCI bus interface, ensuring sufficient bandwidth for data transfer operations between the drives and the server's main system. This specific model, the PERC4, typically supports basic RAID levels such as RAID 0 (striping for performance) and RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy). By offloading RAID calculations from the CPU to its dedicated hardware, the PERC4 controller significantly improves the efficiency of storage operations, especially under heavy I/O loads. This hardware acceleration is crucial for maintaining system responsiveness and preventing storage bottlenecks in demanding server environments. The Dell 56148 PERC4 controller is an integral component for businesses looking to implement reliable storage solutions within their Dell infrastructure. It facilitates the creation of fault-tolerant disk arrays, protecting critical data against single drive failures. Its compatibility with various drive types (often including both ATA/IDE and SATA, depending on the specific sub-model) and potential hot-plug support (dependent on the server chassis and configuration) make it a versatile option for upgrading or maintaining server storage.
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