This is a genuine Dell PERC H730 12Gb/s SAS RAID Controller (P/N: 3XK31). This high-performance, enterprise-class controller is designed to provide robust data protection and accelerated performance for internal drives in Dell PowerEdge servers. Featuring a 1GB Non-Volatile (NV) Flash-Backed Cache (FBWC) and supporting a wide range of RAID levels, the PERC H730 is ideal for demanding applications that require optimal I/O performance and data integrity.
Key Features
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12Gb/s SAS Interface: Supports the latest 12Gb/s SAS drives, doubling the performance of previous generations, and is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS/SATA drives.
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1GB NV Flash-Backed Cache (FBWC): A critical feature for performance, the 1GB NV FBWC enhances read/write speeds and protects cached data during power loss without the need for a battery, using flash memory for persistent storage.
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Broad RAID Support: Supports all essential and advanced RAID levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, offering flexible data protection schemes for various application needs.
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High Profile Form Factor: This is a standard full-height, half-length PCIe add-in card, compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers with available PCIe slots.
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Integrated Battery Backup: Includes a dedicated battery unit for the FBWC, ensuring that any data in cache is preserved during an unexpected power outage.
