Name: Perc 6i Sas/ RAID PCI-E Controller
Brand: Dell
Price: 35.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Dell DX481 Perc 6i Sas/ RAID PCI-E Controller

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Manufacturer: Dell
Model or Part: DX481
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The Dell Perc 6i (model DX481) is a high performance SAS/RAID controller designed for servers that demand reliable data protection and fast storage throughput. Installed in a PCI-E slot, this controller provides enterprise class RAID capabilities while supporting both SAS and SATA drives, making it an ideal choice for virtualization, database workloads, and high-speed backup solutions.

Key Features

Supports up to 8 internal SAS/SATA devices with full 6Gbps per port bandwidth
Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible data protection options
Integrated Dell OpenManage support for streamlined configuration and monitoring
Cache memory up to 2GB DDR3 with battery backup option for write-through and write-back modes
PCI-E x8 interface delivers low latency and high throughput for demanding applications
Advanced error detection and correction features including CRC checking and hot spare support

Technical Specifications

Form factor: PCI-E 3.0 x8 (compatible with earlier versions)
Interface: SAS 6Gbps, SATA III 6Gbps
Maximum supported drives: 8 (SAS or SATA)
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, 60
Cache: Up to 2GB DDR3 with optional battery backup unit
Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
Power consumption: Typical 12W, maximum 18W
Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2019/2022, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi and Hyper-V

Typical Applications

Virtualization hosts that require fast shared storage for multiple VMs
Database servers handling transaction intensive workloads
High performance computing clusters needing reliable RAID protection
Backup and archival systems where data integrity is critical
Enterprise file servers with mixed SAS and SATA drive configurations

The Dell Perc 6i delivers a balance of speed, reliability and flexibility, helping IT teams protect valuable data while maintaining the performance needed for modern workloads.