Dell JW063 Perc 6/i SAS Controller Pci-e

Overview

The Dell PERC 6/i (model JW063) is a high-performance SAS RAID controller designed for enterprise servers that require reliable data protection and fast I/O throughput. Built on a PCI Express interface, this controller delivers robust hardware-based RAID functionality, ensuring your critical applications run smoothly even under heavy workloads.

Key Features

• Supports up to 8 internal SAS or SATA drives
• Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible data protection
• PCI Express x4 interface provides high bandwidth and low latency
• Advanced error detection and correction with CRC and ECC
• Integrated battery-backed cache to protect write operations during power loss
• Hot-swap ready - replace drives without shutting down the system
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and many third-party platforms

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: JW063
• Form Factor: PCI Express x4, low profile bracket included
• Processor: Dual core RAID processor with dedicated memory
• Cache Memory: 256 MB DDR2 cache (expandable)
• Supported Drive Types: SAS 3.0 Gb/s and SATA 3.0 Gb/s
• Maximum Supported Capacity: Up to 96 TB raw, depending on drive configuration
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power Consumption: Approx. 15 W typical

Typical Applications

• Database servers that demand high I/O performance and data redundancy
• Virtualization hosts running multiple virtual machines with intensive storage needs
• Enterprise backup and archival systems requiring reliable RAID protection
• High-performance computing clusters where fast access to large datasets is critical
• Mission-critical applications such as ERP, CRM and financial transaction processing

This Dell PERC 6/i SAS Controller PCI-e provides the durability, speed and flexibility that modern data centers expect, making it an ideal choice for any organization looking to enhance storage reliability and performance.