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Dell 879CT PERC2 Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Controller RAID
- Type: RAID Controller
- Brand: Dell PERC2
- Interface: Ultra2 SCSI
- Channels: Dual Channel
- RAID Levels Supported: Typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (check specific model)
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Provides data redundancy and fault tolerance
- Enhances storage performance through RAID configurations
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Product Overview
The Dell 879CT is a PERC2 Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Controller RAID card. It provides RAID functionality and high-speed SCSI connectivity for Dell PowerEdge servers, enabling data redundancy and improved performance for storage arrays.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 879CT |
| Product Type | RAID Controller |
| Controller Type | PERC2 |
| Interface | Ultra2 SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Channels | Dual Channel |
| RAID Support | Yes (typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers |
Product Description
The Dell 879CT is a robust RAID controller card based on the PERC2 architecture, designed to manage SCSI hard drives within Dell PowerEdge servers. It offers dual-channel Ultra2 SCSI connectivity, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities essential for enterprise storage. The primary function of this card is to implement RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, which combine multiple physical disk drives into one or more logical units for the purposes of data redundancy, performance improvement, or both. With support for various RAID levels (commonly RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 for striping with parity, and RAID 10 for striped mirrors), the 879CT allows administrators to tailor their storage solutions to specific needs. RAID 1 and RAID 5 provide data protection against single drive failures, ensuring that data remains accessible even if a drive malfunctions. RAID 0 and RAID 10 can significantly boost read and write performance by distributing data across multiple drives. This controller is a critical component for servers requiring reliable and high-performance storage. Its integration into Dell PowerEdge servers ensures compatibility and optimized performance for SCSI-based storage arrays. By providing hardware-level RAID capabilities, the 879CT offloads the processing burden from the server's CPU, leading to more efficient system operation and enhanced storage subsystem performance.
