W4997 - Dell PowerEdge 68XX Raid Key

Description

The Dell W4997 is a PERC 4e hardware RAID controller card, engineered as a robust storage solution for Dell PowerEdge 6800 and 6850 servers. This controller utilizes a PCI-X interface, which was standard for high-performance servers of its era, and connects to SCSI hard drives. It offers hardware-based RAID capabilities, enabling the creation of fault-tolerant and high-performance storage arrays. The PERC 4e supports essential RAID levels including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 for striping with parity, and RAID 10 for a combination of performance and redundancy. By handling RAID computations on its dedicated processor, it significantly reduces the load on the server's main CPU, leading to improved overall system performance, especially in I/O-intensive environments. This controller is crucial for ensuring data protection and availability in the PowerEdge 6800/6850 server platforms. It allows for the configuration of redundant disk arrays, mitigating the risk of data loss due to single drive failures. The Dell W4997 represents a reliable solution for managing SCSI storage in these specific Dell server models, providing essential features for business-critical applications.

Condition: Refurbished