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- In Stock: 12
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: WH3W8
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell PERC H830 (model WH3W8) is a high-performance hardware RAID controller designed to deliver reliable, fast storage for demanding server environments. With an integrated 2GB DDR2 cache and support for multiple RAID levels, this controller maximizes data throughput while protecting critical information against drive failures.
Key Features
- 2GB dedicated DDR2 cache for improved write performance and reduced latency
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 to match a wide range of redundancy and speed requirements
- PCIe 2.0 x8 interface provides up to 800 MB/s bandwidth per direction
- Compatible with both SATA III (6 Gb/s) and SAS (12 Gb/s) drives for flexible storage configurations
- Advanced error handling and predictive failure analysis tools built into the firmware
- Hot-plug capable: add or replace drives without shutting down the system
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model / Part Number: WH3W8
- Cache Memory: 2GB DDR2 ECC
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 (16 lanes physical)
- Supported Drive Types: SATA III, SAS 12Gb/s
- Maximum Connected Drives: 64 devices
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius (32 to 131 deg Fahrenheit)
- Power Consumption: Typical 15W, Maximum 25W
- Form Factor: Low profile PCIe card
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers that require high I/O performance for databases and virtualization workloads
- Backup and archival systems where data integrity and redundancy are critical
- High-performance computing clusters needing fast, reliable access to large data sets
- Small to medium business environments looking to upgrade legacy storage with modern RAID capabilities
- Any Dell PowerEdge server that supports PCIe expansion and needs a proven hardware RAID solution
This controller combines robust protection features with the speed needed for today's intensive workloads, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand both performance and reliability from their storage infrastructure.