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Dell XD084 Serial ATA PCI Raid Controller
- Interface: PCI Express (specific generation and lane count may vary, often x1 or x4)
- Drive Interface: SATA
- Controller Type: RAID Controller
- RAID Levels Supported: Typically 0, 1, 10
- Connectors: Internal SATA ports
- Form Factor: Varies, often low-profile or standard height
- Designed for basic RAID needs
- Focuses on SATA drive connectivity
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Product Overview
The Dell XD084 is a Serial ATA (SATA) RAID controller card. It is designed to provide RAID functionality for SATA hard drives, enhancing data protection and performance through various RAID levels.
Technical Information
| SKU | XD084 |
| Title | Dell XD084 Serial ATA PCI Raid Controller |
| Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| Controller Type | RAID Controller |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 10 (common) |
Product Description
The Dell XD084 is a PCI-based RAID controller specifically designed to manage Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives. It allows users to configure multiple SATA drives into a RAID array, offering benefits such as improved data read/write performance through striping (RAID 0) or enhanced data redundancy through mirroring (RAID 1). For a combination of both, RAID 10 (striped mirrors) is often supported, providing a good balance of performance and fault tolerance. This controller typically interfaces with the motherboard via a PCI Express slot, though the specific generation (e.g., PCIe 1.0, 2.0) and lane count (e.g., x1, x4) can vary depending on the exact revision or model. It provides internal SATA connectors, allowing direct connection to the drives within a computer chassis. The focus on SATA drives makes it suitable for workstations, entry-level servers, or storage expansion where SATA drives are the primary choice. While not as feature-rich or high-performance as dedicated SAS PERC controllers, the XD084 serves a valuable purpose for users needing basic RAID capabilities for their SATA storage. It offers a straightforward way to implement data protection against single drive failures or to boost performance for applications that benefit from disk striping. Its compatibility and ease of use make it a practical solution for many standard computing needs.
