Dell K6MCJ PERC HBA355i Front Controller (NON RAID)

Dell K6MCJ PERC HBA355i Front Controller (NON RAID)
Dell K6MCJ PERC HBA355i Front Controller (NON RAID)
The Dell PERC HBA355i Front Controller (model K6MCJ) is a high-performance host bus adapter designed for servers that require reliable, non-RAID connectivity to SAS and SATA drives. Engineered as a front-mounted controller, it provides direct access ... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Dell
  • Model or Part: K6MCJ
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The Dell PERC HBA355i Front Controller (model K6MCJ) is a high-performance host bus adapter designed for servers that require reliable, non-RAID connectivity to SAS and SATA drives. Engineered as a front-mounted controller, it provides direct access to storage devices while freeing up backplane resources for other components. This adapter is ideal for environments where simplicity, low latency, and easy management are paramount, such as virtualization hosts, backup appliances, and test platforms.

Key Features

  • Non-RAID (HBA) mode delivers raw disk performance without the overhead of RAID processing.
  • Supports up to 8 internal SAS or SATA drives through a single 8-port Mini-SAS HD connector.
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers that feature a front controller slot.
  • PCIe Gen3 x4 interface ensures high bandwidth and low latency data transfers.
  • Plug-and-play installation with standard Dell driver package for Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Advanced error handling and reporting via SMART and SCSI sense data.

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: K6MCJ
  • Form Factor: Front mounted HBA controller
  • Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 (32 Gbps)
  • Connector Type: 8-port Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
  • Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA, SSD
  • Maximum Supported Drives: 8 devices
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Power Consumption: Typical 5 watts, Maximum 7 watts
  • Compliance: PCIe 3.0, SAS-2.0, SATA III (6 Gbps)

Applications

  • Virtualization hosts that need direct disk access for VM workloads.
  • Backup and archival systems requiring high throughput without RAID complexity.
  • Development and test servers where rapid provisioning of storage devices is essential.
  • High-performance computing clusters that benefit from low latency SAS connectivity.
  • Enterprise storage gateways that act as pass-through devices to external arrays.

This Dell PERC HBA355i Front Controller delivers dependable, high-speed connectivity for a wide range of server deployments, making it an excellent choice for organizations seeking straightforward and efficient storage solutions.