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Dell E2K-UCP-61 PERC 3Gb/s SAS 256MB PCI Express x8 Raid Controller
- 3Gb/s SAS connectivity
- 256MB onboard cache
- PCI Express x8 (PCIe x8) slot compatibility
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- Hot-plug drive support
- Designed for Dell servers
- Optimized for performance and data integrity
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Product Overview
The Dell E2K-UCP-61 PERC controller is a 3Gb/s SAS RAID adapter equipped with 256MB of cache. It connects via a PCI Express x8 interface, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities for server storage. This card supports multiple RAID levels for data redundancy and performance optimization.
Technical Information
| Interface | 3Gb/s SAS |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x8 |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Form Factor | Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Dell E2K-UCP-61, a member of the PERC (PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller) family, is a high-performance storage adapter designed to enhance the capabilities of Dell servers. It features a 3Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring rapid data transfer rates essential for demanding enterprise workloads. The integrated 256MB cache memory serves as a buffer, accelerating both read and write operations by reducing the time data spends waiting for disk access, thereby improving overall system responsiveness and application performance. This controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0 for enhanced performance, RAID 1 for data mirroring and redundancy, RAID 5 for efficient striping with parity, and RAID 10 for a combination of performance and high availability. Administrators can leverage these options to tailor their storage solutions to meet specific requirements for data protection, fault tolerance, and throughput. The PCIe x8 interface provides a high-bandwidth connection to the server's system bus, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring optimal utilization of storage resources. Engineered for reliability and ease of management, the E2K-UCP-61 supports hot-plug functionality, allowing for the seamless addition or removal of drives without interrupting server operations. This feature is crucial for maintaining high availability in mission-critical environments. The controller is designed to integrate smoothly with Dell's server hardware and management software, offering robust data protection and performance improvements for various applications, from databases to virtualization.
