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Dell CN-0WX072 Perc 5/i SAS PCI Express 256MB Cache Raid Controller
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
- Utilizes SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface
- Features a PCI-Express x4 interface
- Includes 256MB cache memory
- Supports up to 4 SAS drives
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Provides basic data redundancy and performance improvements
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Product Overview
The Dell PERC 5/i is a SAS RAID controller designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, offering reliable data protection and performance enhancement. It supports essential RAID levels for various business needs.
Technical Information
| RAID Controller Type | SAS RAID Controller |
| Interface | SAS |
| Bus Interface | PCI-Express x4 |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
Additional Specifications
| Supported RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Drive Support | Up to 4 SAS drives |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Dell PERC 5/i (PowerEdge RAID Controller 5/i) is a dedicated storage controller built to enhance the capabilities of Dell PowerEdge servers by providing integrated RAID functionality for SAS drives. It is designed to offer a balance of performance, data protection, and cost-effectiveness for small to medium-sized businesses and departmental servers. By implementing RAID configurations, users can achieve improved data redundancy, fault tolerance, and faster data access speeds compared to single-drive configurations. This controller utilizes the SAS interface, which is known for its high throughput and reliability, making it suitable for connecting to enterprise-grade hard drives and SSDs. The PERC 5/i features a PCI-Express x4 interface, providing sufficient bandwidth for its intended applications and ensuring efficient communication with the server's motherboard. The inclusion of 256MB of cache memory aids in accelerating read and write operations by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, thereby reducing latency and boosting overall storage performance. The PERC 5/i supports essential RAID levels including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (a combination of striping and mirroring for high performance and redundancy). This range of supported RAID levels allows for flexible storage configurations to meet various application requirements, from basic data protection to performance-intensive workloads. It is an ideal solution for servers requiring reliable storage management and enhanced data availability.
