N5694 - Dell PERC Dual Channel PCI Ultra-320 SCSI RAID Controller Card
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- Provides data protection and performance acceleration
- Designed for enterprise server applications
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Key specifications
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- N5694
- Controller Type
- PERC Ultra320
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Drive Technology
- SCSI
- RAID Support
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Cache Memory
- Typically 128MB or 256MB (model dependent)
Product details
The Dell N5694 is a PERC Ultra320 SCSI RAID controller card. It utilizes a PCI Express interface and supports SCSI drives, offering RAID capabilities for data redundancy and performance enhancement in server environments.
Specifications
- Part Number
- N5694
- Controller Type
- PERC Ultra320
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Drive Technology
- SCSI
- RAID Support
- 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Cache Memory
- Typically 128MB or 256MB (model dependent)
Description
The Dell N5694 PERC Ultra320 RAID controller represents a robust solution for managing SCSI storage devices within a server environment. Leveraging the PCI Express interface, it provides a high-speed connection to the server's motherboard, enabling efficient data transfer between the system and the connected SCSI drives. This controller is designed to offer advanced data protection through various RAID configurations, including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5/6 for parity-based redundancy, and higher levels for combined performance and redundancy. This controller is particularly suited for servers that utilize or require SCSI drives, which were historically common in enterprise storage solutions for their reliability and performance characteristics. The Ultra320 designation indicates support for Ultra320 SCSI speeds, ensuring that the storage subsystem is not a bottleneck for demanding applications. The inclusion of onboard cache memory (often 128MB or 256MB) further accelerates I/O operations by buffering frequently accessed data, reducing the need for constant access to the physical drives. By implementing the Dell N5694, organizations can enhance the availability and integrity of their data, minimize downtime in case of drive failure, and potentially improve overall system performance. It is a critical component for servers handling important business data, databases, or applications where storage reliability and speed are non-negotiable.
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