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Dell N8416 PERC 5/E SAS PCI Express 256MB Cache RAID Controller Card
- Dell PERC 5/E SAS RAID Controller
- 256MB Cache Memory
- PCI Express Interface
- Supports SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives
- Enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 configurations
- Provides enhanced data protection and performance
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Ideal for enterprise storage solutions
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Product Overview
The Dell N8416 is a PERC 5/E SAS RAID controller card featuring 256MB of cache memory. It utilizes a PCI Express interface to provide high-performance storage connectivity for servers, enabling RAID configurations for enhanced data redundancy and performance.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller Card |
| Controller Model | Dell PERC 5/E |
| Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
| Drive Interface | SAS |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Product Description
The Dell N8416 is a robust SAS RAID controller card designed to enhance the storage capabilities of Dell PowerEdge servers. As part of the PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) family, it offers advanced data management features, including support for a wide range of RAID levels. This allows administrators to configure their storage arrays for optimal performance, data redundancy, or a balance of both, depending on the specific needs of the application or workload. Equipped with 256MB of onboard cache memory, the N8416 accelerates read and write operations by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. This significantly improves the overall responsiveness of the storage subsystem, which is crucial for demanding applications such as databases, virtualization environments, and high-transaction processing systems. The controller utilizes the PCI Express interface, providing a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard for efficient data throughput. Compatibility with SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives ensures that the N8416 can leverage the performance and reliability benefits of enterprise-grade SAS storage devices. It supports various RAID configurations, including RAID 0 for striping (performance), RAID 1 for mirroring (redundancy), RAID 5/6 for parity-based fault tolerance, and their respective multi-drive combinations (RAID 10, 50, 60). This versatility makes the N8416 a valuable component for building reliable and high-performing storage solutions.
