FY387 - Dell PERC 5/i PCI Express SAS 3Gb/s Controller for PowerEdge 1950 / 2950

Description

The Dell FY387 is a PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) card designed to provide robust RAID functionality for Dell PowerEdge servers. It supports a SATA/150 3Gb/s SAS interface, offering a balance of speed and compatibility for a range of storage devices. The controller is equipped with 256MB of cache memory, which serves to accelerate data transfer operations by buffering frequently accessed data, thereby enhancing overall system performance and reducing latency. This RAID controller utilizes a PCI Express x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth for high-speed data throughput between the controller and the server's motherboard. It supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This extensive support allows for flexible configuration of storage arrays to meet diverse requirements for data redundancy, performance, or a combination of both. Designed for seamless integration into Dell server environments, the FY387 ensures reliable performance and efficient storage management. It is an essential component for businesses seeking to protect their data through hardware RAID, improve storage performance, and maintain high availability. The controller's features make it suitable for a variety of server applications, from file and print services to more demanding database and application workloads.

Condition: Refurbished