95T7K - Dell MegaRAID 9265-8i 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller

Description

The Dell 95T7K, identified as a MegaRAID SAS RAID controller, is engineered to provide robust data protection and performance enhancement for server storage configurations. With a 1GB cache memory, it significantly accelerates I/O operations by buffering frequently accessed data, thereby reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness. The controller supports a wide array of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, offering flexibility to tailor storage solutions based on specific needs for performance, redundancy, or a combination of both. Featuring a SAS 6Gb/s interface, this controller ensures high-speed connectivity with SAS and SATA drives, allowing for efficient data transfer rates essential for demanding enterprise workloads. The PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8 host interface provides ample bandwidth to the host system, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring that the storage subsystem can keep pace with the demands of modern servers. This hardware-based RAID solution offloads complex RAID calculations from the CPU, freeing up system resources for applications. Designed for reliability and data integrity, the 95T7K often supports features like a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) or CacheVault module (sold separately) to protect data in the cache during unexpected power outages. This ensures that no data is lost in transit, maintaining the integrity of RAID arrays. Its comprehensive feature set makes it an ideal choice for servers requiring advanced storage management, high availability, and superior performance.

Condition: Refurbished