THP56 - Dell LSI 9265-8I MegaRAID PCI-Express 2.0 X8 2X Mini-SAS 1GB Cache RAID Controller with Battery
Shop all Dell parts (59,009) ›- RAID Levels Supported: Typically RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 (check specific model documentation)
- Supports both SAS and SATA drives
- Features advanced data protection and performance optimization
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Key specifications
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- PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Protocol
- SAS
- Data Rate
- 6Gb/s
- Cache Memory
- 1GB
- Controller Type
- RAID Controller (MegaRAID)
- Brand
- Dell
Product details
The Dell THP56 is a MegaRAID controller card equipped with 6Gb/s SAS interface and 1GB cache. It uses a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot for high-speed connectivity, enabling advanced RAID configurations and data protection for servers.
Specifications
- Interface
- PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Protocol
- SAS
- Data Rate
- 6Gb/s
- Cache Memory
- 1GB
- Controller Type
- RAID Controller (MegaRAID)
- Brand
- Dell
Description
The Dell THP56 is a high-performance MegaRAID controller card designed to enhance storage capabilities in Dell server systems. It features a 6Gb/s SAS interface, providing fast and reliable connectivity for both SAS and SATA drives. The card connects to the server's motherboard via a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot, ensuring sufficient bandwidth for demanding storage workloads. This combination of interface speed and connection type makes it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications. Equipped with 1GB of onboard cache memory, the THP56 significantly accelerates storage performance by buffering data for faster read and write operations. This cache is crucial for improving the responsiveness of applications that rely heavily on disk I/O, such as databases and virtual machines. The cache memory often includes protection mechanisms like battery backup units (BBUs) or flash-based write cache (FBWC) to safeguard data integrity during unexpected power outages. The controller supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This flexibility allows administrators to configure storage arrays that meet specific requirements for performance, redundancy, and capacity. The THP56 is a key component for building robust, scalable, and highly available storage solutions within Dell server environments, ensuring data protection and optimal operational efficiency.
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