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Dell PERC5E Sas Perc 5/E External Controller
- Interface: External SAS
- Type: RAID Controller (PERC 5/E)
- Connectivity: Supports external drive enclosures
- Drive Support: SAS and SATA drives
- RAID Levels: Typically supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Designed for: Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Bus Interface: PCIe x8
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- External SAS
- Type
- RAID Controller
- Model
- PERC 5/E
- Bus Interface
- PCIe x8
Product details
The Dell PERC 5/E (PERC5E) is an external SAS RAID controller designed to expand storage capabilities for Dell PowerEdge servers. It connects to external drive enclosures, offering RAID functionality for SAS and SATA drives.
Technical Information
| Interface | External SAS |
| Type | RAID Controller |
Additional Specifications
| Model | PERC 5/E |
| Bus Interface | PCIe x8 |
Description
The Dell PERC 5/E (PERC5E) is a powerful external SAS RAID controller that significantly enhances the storage capacity and data protection capabilities of compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. Its primary role is to connect to external disk enclosures, allowing businesses to scale their storage infrastructure beyond the internal drive bays of the server. This controller supports both SAS and SATA drives, offering flexibility in drive selection based on performance and cost requirements. It provides a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 and 6 for balanced performance and redundancy, and RAID 10/50/60 for higher performance and fault tolerance. The external SAS interface ensures high-speed data transfer between the server and the connected storage. Utilizing a PCIe x8 bus interface, the PERC 5/E integrates seamlessly into the server's expansion slots. It is designed for enterprise environments where data availability, performance, and the ability to expand storage are critical. This controller is an essential component for building robust and scalable storage solutions.
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