Dell E2K-UCP-51-B PERC 5/i SAS 3Gb/s PCI Express 256MB Cache RAID Controller Card for PowerEdge 1950...

SKU E2K-UCP-51-B

Brand Dell

PERC 5/i SAS RAID Controller.
Supports 3Gb/s SAS and SATA drives.
256MB Cache Memory for performance enhancement.
PCI Express interface for server integration.
Provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 support.
Designed for Dell PowerEdge 1950 servers and compatible models.
Enhances data redundancy and storage performance.

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Key specifications

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Product Type: RAID Controller Card
Interface: PCI Express
Drive Interface: SAS/SATA 3Gb/s
Cache: 256MB
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

Product details

The Dell E2K-UCP-51-B PERC 5/i is a SAS RAID controller card designed for PowerEdge servers. It supports 3Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, features 256MB of cache, and connects via a PCI Express interface, offering reliable data protection and performance.

Technical Information

Product Type	RAID Controller Card
Interface	PCI Express
Drive Interface	SAS/SATA 3Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Cache	256MB
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

Description

The Dell E2K-UCP-51-B PERC 5/i SAS RAID Controller Card is a specialized component designed to enhance the storage capabilities of Dell PowerEdge servers, particularly the PowerEdge 1950 series. This card provides advanced data protection and performance optimization through its robust RAID functionalities. It supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, offering flexibility in drive selection and configuration, with a data transfer rate of 3Gb/s per drive. Featuring 256MB of onboard cache memory, the PERC 5/i controller accelerates I/O operations by buffering frequently accessed data. This significantly reduces latency and improves the overall responsiveness of storage-intensive applications, such as databases and file servers. The controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 and 6 for parity-based redundancy, and various combinations like RAID 10, 50, and 60 for enhanced performance and protection. This allows administrators to tailor storage solutions to specific needs for data availability and speed. Integrated via a PCI Express interface, the E2K-UCP-51-B ensures a high-speed connection to the server's motherboard, facilitating efficient data flow. Its design is optimized for the PowerEdge environment, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation. This RAID controller is essential for businesses requiring reliable data storage, fault tolerance, and improved performance from their server infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished