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Dell DV94N 512MB PCI Express x8 Raid Controller
- Interface: PCI Express x8
- Cache Memory: 512MB
- RAID Controller functionality
- Supports various RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10)
- Enhances storage performance and data protection
- Designed for Dell servers
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Product Overview
The Dell DV94N is a 512MB PCI Express x8 RAID Controller card. This controller is designed to manage and accelerate storage operations for multiple hard drives, providing data redundancy, improved performance, and enhanced data protection through RAID configurations.
Technical Information
| Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| Cache Memory | 512MB |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | DV94N |
Product Description
The Dell DV94N is a dedicated hardware RAID controller that connects to a server via a PCI Express x8 slot, offering a high-bandwidth interface for storage management. Equipped with 512MB of cache memory, it significantly accelerates RAID operations by buffering data during read and write requests, reducing the load on the host CPU and improving overall system performance. This controller supports various RAID levels, allowing administrators to configure their storage arrays for optimal performance, data redundancy, or a balance of both. Common RAID configurations like RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for balance), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors) can be implemented to meet specific application requirements and data protection needs. By offloading complex RAID calculations from the system's main processor, the DV94N ensures that storage performance does not become a bottleneck. It provides essential features for data integrity, such as battery backup for the cache (if supported by a separate battery module), which protects data in the event of a power failure, ensuring that cached data is not lost. This makes it a critical component for servers hosting databases, file servers, and other applications where data availability and performance are paramount.
