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NW501 - Dell SAS / SATA Non-Raid Controller for PowerEdge M600 / M610
- Non-RAID controller for direct SAS/SATA drive access.
- Supports SAS and SATA drives.
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge M600/M610 blade servers.
- Provides basic storage connectivity.
- Low-profile form factor suitable for blade server environments.
- Ensures direct path to storage devices.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Controller Type
- SAS/SATA Non-RAID
- Interface
- SAS/SATA
- Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge M600/M610
- Form Factor
- Blade Server Module
- RAID Support
- None
- Part Number
- NW501
Product details
The Dell NW501 is a SAS/SATA Non-RAID controller card specifically designed for Dell PowerEdge M600 and M610 blade servers. It provides direct connectivity to storage devices without RAID functionality.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | SAS/SATA Non-RAID |
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge M600/M610 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Blade Server Module |
| RAID Support | None |
| Part Number | NW501 |
Description
The Dell NW501 is a specialized controller card that offers direct SAS and SATA connectivity for Dell PowerEdge M600 and M610 blade servers. Unlike RAID controllers, this card does not provide any hardware-level RAID functionality. Instead, it acts as a simple pass-through, allowing the operating system to directly manage individual drives. This can be beneficial in scenarios where software RAID or direct drive access is preferred. Its design is optimized for the blade server environment, ensuring a compact form factor that fits seamlessly into the chassis of the M600 and M610 servers. The NW501 facilitates the connection of storage devices, enabling the server to recognize and utilize SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs for boot or data storage purposes. This direct access can sometimes offer lower latency compared to hardware RAID solutions, depending on the workload and configuration. This controller is an ideal choice for configurations that do not require hardware RAID redundancy or performance enhancements. It simplifies the storage infrastructure by providing a direct link between the server's backplane and the storage media. The Dell NW501 ensures reliable connectivity for basic storage needs within the specified PowerEdge blade server models.
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