Dell N4C2D PCI-E SAS-SATA Controller Card

Overview

The Dell N4C2D PCI-E SAS-SATA Controller Card is a high-performance storage solution designed to enhance data management and improve system performance. This controller card is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and offers seamless integration to handle various storage needs.

Dell SAS-SATA Controller - N4C2D

High-Performance Storage Controller

The Dell N4C2D SAS-SATA controller offers robust connectivity and efficient data management, making it a versatile choice for a variety of enterprise storage needs. Designed to handle both SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs, this controller ensures optimal performance and reliability.

Key Features and Specifications

Advanced Technical Capabilities

• Interface: PCI-E 3.0 x8, providing high-speed data transfer and broad compatibility with modern systems.
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 GBPS, ensuring rapid data movement and efficient operation.
• Supported Devices: Compatible with both SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, offering flexibility in storage options.
• RAID Support: Comprehensive RAID support, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50, enhancing data redundancy and performance.
• Cache Memory: Equipped with 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, optimizing data caching and accelerating processing speeds.
• Ports: Features 2 x Mini-SAS HD SFF8643 ports, providing reliable connections to multiple storage devices.

Operating System Compatibility

Broad OS Support for Versatile Deployment

• Microsoft Windows: Fully compatible with Windows-based systems, ensuring seamless integration.
• Red Hat Linux: Supports Red Hat Linux, catering to enterprise-level Linux environments.
• SUSE Linux: Compatibility with SUSE Linux for a wide range of professional applications.
• VMware ESXi: Optimized for virtualization with VMware ESXi, making it ideal for virtualized server environments.

Physical Dimensions

Compact and Efficient Design

• Height: 2.5 inches, allowing for a compact installation in various server configurations.
• Length: 6.6 inches, fitting seamlessly into PCI-E slots without occupying excessive space.

Key Features

1. Versatile Storage Connectivity

The N4C2D controller card supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, providing versatile connectivity options. With SAS support, it can handle high-performance enterprise-grade storage devices, while SATA support allows for cost-effective storage solutions.

2. High-Speed Data Transfer

Featuring a PCI-E interface, this controller card ensures high-speed data transfer rates. It leverages the bandwidth capabilities of PCI-E to deliver faster data access and improved system responsiveness.

3. RAID Support

This controller card supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, allowing you to optimize storage performance and protect your data. With RAID support, you can configure multiple drives to work together, enhancing data redundancy and improving overall system reliability.

Benefits

1. Enhanced Storage Performance

The Dell N4C2D PCI-E SAS-SATA Controller Card significantly improves storage performance by providing faster data transfer rates. This enables quicker access to critical files and reduces latency, resulting in improved overall system performance.

2. Flexible Storage Solutions

With support for both SAS and SATA drives, this controller card offers flexibility in choosing the right storage solution for your needs. You can opt for high-performance SAS drives for intensive workloads or cost-effective SATA drives for less demanding applications, ensuring optimal storage performance.

3. Improved Data Protection

By supporting RAID configurations, this controller card enhances data protection and reduces the risk of data loss. You can configure RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 to suit your specific requirements. This redundancy ensures that even if one drive fails, your data remains accessible and intact.

4. Easy Integration

The N4C2D controller card is designed for seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge servers. It comes with the necessary connectors and cables for easy installation, allowing you to quickly upgrade your storage infrastructure without any hassle.

5. Scalability

This controller card supports multiple drives, allowing for easy scalability as your storage needs grow. You can add additional drives or expand existing arrays without disrupting your system operations, ensuring seamless scalability for future expansion.

Specifications

1. Interface

- PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)

2. Compatibility

- Dell PowerEdge servers (check the compatibility list for specific models)

3. Supported Drives

- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives

4. RAID Support

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10

5. Maximum Transfer Rate

- Up to 6 Gbps per port

6. Dimensions

- Length: X inches
- Width: X inches
- Height: X inches

Conclusion

The Dell N4C2D PCI-E SAS-SATA Controller Card offers a reliable and efficient storage solution for Dell PowerEdge servers. With its versatile connectivity options, high-speed data transfer rates, RAID support, and easy integration, this controller card enhances storage performance, protects your data, and ensures scalability for future expansion. Upgrade your storage infrastructure with the Dell N4C2D PCI-E SAS-SATA Controller Card to unlock the full potential of your server.