Dell PERC H700 6GBPS PCI-E SAS-SATA RAID Controller 512MB Cache 342-1622

Interface: PCI-E

The Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller is equipped with a PCI-E interface, which stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. This PCI-E interface is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus that offers numerous benefits and advantages for users.

High Speed and Bandwidth

The PCI-E interface provides high-speed data transfer rates, allowing for efficient communication between the RAID controller and other components in the system. With a maximum bandwidth of up to 16 gigabytes per second (GB/s), the PCI-E interface ensures speedy data transmission, minimizing latency and improving overall system performance.

Improved System Responsiveness

By utilizing the PCI-E interface, the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller enables faster response times, enhancing the overall system responsiveness. This is especially crucial in environments where quick data access and processing are essential, such as in enterprise-level servers or high-performance computing systems.

Support for Multiple Devices

The PCI-E interface allows for the connection of multiple devices to the RAID controller simultaneously. This flexibility enables users to expand their storage capacity easily by adding additional hard drives or SSDs without compromising performance. It also provides opportunities for future upgrades and scalability, ensuring that the RAID controller can meet the evolving needs of the user's storage infrastructure.

Compatibility with Modern Systems

PCI-E has become the standard interface for modern computer systems, replacing older interfaces such as PCI and AGP. By utilizing a PCI-E interface, the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller ensures compatibility with a wide range of systems, including desktop computers, workstations, and servers. This compatibility allows users to seamlessly integrate the RAID controller into their existing infrastructure without any compatibility issues or the need for additional hardware upgrades.

Data Transfer Rate: 6GBPS

The Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller supports a data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second (Gbps). This high-speed data transfer rate offers several benefits and is crucial for users who require fast and reliable data storage and retrieval.

Fast Data Transfer

The 6Gbps data transfer rate provided by the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller ensures swift and efficient data transfer between the RAID controller and the connected drives. This high-speed transfer rate minimizes the time required to read and write data, allowing for faster data access and retrieval. Whether it's running complex applications, handling large databases, or managing intensive workloads, the fast data transfer rate ensures that the RAID controller can quickly process and deliver data, enhancing overall system performance.

Improved Workload Efficiency

With a 6Gbps data transfer rate, the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller can handle heavy workloads with ease. The fast transfer rate enables efficient storage and retrieval of large files, ensuring that users can access their data quickly without experiencing any bottlenecks or delays. This is particularly important in environments where time-sensitive operations are critical, such as in financial institutions or scientific research facilities.

Enhanced Redundancy and Data Protection

The high data transfer rate offered by the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller plays a vital role in ensuring data redundancy and protection. With faster data transfer speeds, the controller can quickly rebuild arrays in case of drive failures, minimizing the risk of data loss. Additionally, the fast transfer rate allows for efficient implementation of various RAID levels, such as RAID 5 or RAID 6, which offer enhanced fault tolerance and data redundancy.

Seamless Integration with High-Speed Drives

The 6Gbps data transfer rate is particularly important for users who utilize high-speed drives, such as solid-state drives (SSDs). SSDs offer significantly faster data transfer speeds compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), and the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller's 6Gbps rate ensures that the controller can fully utilize the capabilities of these high-speed drives. This seamless integration enables users to leverage the benefits of SSDs, such as faster boot times, improved application load times, and overall system responsiveness.

Supported Devices: SAS-SATA

The Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) devices. This versatility in supported devices offers numerous benefits and flexibility for users in terms of storage options and scalability.

Compatibility with Various Drive Types

By supporting both SAS and SATA devices, the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller allows users to choose from a wide range of drive types based on their specific requirements. SATA drives are commonly used for general-purpose storage needs, offering high capacity at a more affordable price point. On the other hand, SAS drives are designed for enterprise-level applications, providing higher performance, reliability, and endurance. The ability to support both drive types ensures that users can select the most suitable option based on their workload demands and budget.

Flexible Storage Configuration

The combination of SAS and SATA support enables users to create flexible storage configurations tailored to their needs. For example, users can configure a RAID array using SAS drives for critical data that requires high performance and reliability, while utilizing SATA drives for less demanding storage requirements. This flexibility allows for optimized storage utilization and cost-effective expansion as business needs evolve.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

The support for both SAS and SATA devices ensures scalability and future-proofing for users. As storage requirements grow, users can easily expand their storage capacity by adding additional SAS or SATA drives to the existing RAID arrays. This scalability allows for seamless integration of new drives without disrupting ongoing operations or requiring significant hardware upgrades. Furthermore, the ability to support both SAS and SATA devices ensures compatibility with a wide range of drives available in the market, offering users the flexibility to choose the most suitable drives for their specific needs.

Improved Data Transfer Speed and Reliability

Both SAS and SATA devices supported by the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller offer excellent data transfer speeds and reliability. SAS drives, with their higher rotational speeds and advanced error correction capabilities, provide faster data transfer rates and increased data integrity. SATA drives, while slightly slower in terms of transfer speeds, still offer reliable performance and are commonly used for storage applications that prioritize capacity over speed. The support for both drive types allows users to tailor their storage infrastructure based on their specific performance and capacity requirements.

Cache Size: 512MB

The Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller features a cache size of 512 megabytes (MB). The cache plays a crucial role in enhancing overall system performance, data protection, and reliability.

Improved Read and Write Performance

The 512MB cache size provides ample space for storing frequently accessed data, resulting in improved read and write performance. By caching frequently accessed data in the memory, the RAID controller can quickly retrieve and deliver this data to the user or other components in the system. This caching mechanism significantly reduces latency and improves overall system responsiveness. Whether it's loading applications, retrieving files, or processing large datasets, the larger cache size ensures that data is readily available when needed, minimizing access times and enhancing user experience.

Enhanced Data Protection

The cache size of the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller also plays a crucial role in data protection. By temporarily storing write operations in the cache before committing them to the drives, the controller can ensure data integrity and protect against data loss in case of power failures or unexpected system shutdowns. This caching mechanism allows the controller to efficiently manage write operations and ensure that data is safely written to the drives, providing an added layer of protection against potential data corruption or loss.

Optimized Performance for I/O-Intensive Workloads

The larger cache size of 512MB is particularly beneficial for users who handle I/O-intensive workloads, such as database servers or virtualization environments. These workloads often involve numerous simultaneous read and write operations, and the larger cache size enables the RAID controller to more effectively handle these operations. By caching frequently accessed data and optimizing the order of write operations, the controller can improve overall I/O performance, minimizing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth operation even under heavy workloads.

Improved RAID Rebuild Times

In case of drive failures or array rebuilds, the cache size plays a crucial role in minimizing the time required for rebuilding the RAID arrays. The larger cache size allows the RAID controller to store and process more data during the rebuild process, reducing the rebuild time and minimizing the impact on system performance. This is particularly important in environments where downtime must be minimized, such as in mission-critical applications or high-availability systems.

Part Number: 342-1622

The Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller is identified by its unique part number, which in this case is 342-1622. The part number serves as a reference for users and IT professionals when ordering or identifying specific hardware components, facilitating easy and accurate identification of the RAID controller.

Ordering and Replacement Convenience

By having a specific part number, users can easily order the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller without any confusion or ambiguity. The part number acts as a unique identifier, ensuring that the correct model is selected and ordered. Additionally, in case of replacement or warranty claims, having a specific part number simplifies the process, allowing for quick and accurate identification of the component that needs to be replaced.

Compatibility Verification

The part number also serves as a means to verify compatibility with other components or systems. By referring to the part number, users can ensure that the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller is compatible with their existing hardware infrastructure. This compatibility verification is crucial to avoid any potential compatibility issues or conflicts that may arise when integrating the RAID controller into the system.

Technical Support and Documentation

The part number is often used in technical support and documentation, allowing support personnel and users to quickly identify and provide accurate information regarding the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller. Whether it's troubleshooting issues, seeking firmware updates, or accessing user manuals and documentation, having the part number readily available simplifies these processes and ensures that users can access the necessary resources without any confusion or delays.

Identification in System Configuration

When configuring systems or managing large-scale deployments, having a specific part number for each component makes it easier to identify and track individual components. This identification simplifies inventory management, system configuration, and maintenance tasks. By referring to the part number, IT professionals can quickly identify the Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller during system audits or when performing routine maintenance tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping and streamlined management processes.