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- In Stock: 62
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: HR972
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell HR972 SAS 6I/R RAID Controller Card delivers high performance and reliable data protection for demanding server environments. Designed to fit in standard rack or tower servers, this controller provides fast PCIe x8 connectivity and supports both SAS and SATA drives, enabling flexible storage configurations that scale with your business needs.
Key Features
- PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth data transfer
- Supports up to eight internal SAS or SATA devices (12 Gbps per port)
- Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 for redundancy and performance
- Integrated cache memory with battery backed write back for data integrity
- Advanced management via Dell OpenManage integration
- Hot swap ready - drives can be added or removed without powering down the system
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: HR972
- Form factor: Low profile PCIe card (50 mm height)
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Supported drives: SAS 12 Gbps or SATA III 6 Gbps, up to eight devices
- Cache: 512 MB DDR2 with optional battery backup unit
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, 60
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: typical 30 W
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers that require high I/O performance for databases and virtualization
- Backup and archival systems where data integrity is critical
- High performance computing clusters needing fast access to large datasets
- Small and medium business environments looking for scalable storage solutions
- Any Dell PowerEdge server that benefits from integrated RAID management and monitoring
The Dell HR972 SAS 6I/R RAID Controller Card offers a blend of speed, reliability and manageability, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand continuous uptime and efficient data handling.