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- In Stock: 40
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: PK165
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell Perc 6i SAS 256MB PCI-E RAID Md (model PK165) is a high-performance hardware RAID controller designed to deliver reliable data protection and fast access for demanding server environments. Built on a robust PCI Express interface, this controller provides enterprise-grade redundancy while maximizing throughput for both SAS and SATA drives.
Key Features
- 256 MB DDR2 cache memory for improved write performance and reduced latency
- PCI-Express x8 host interface delivering high bandwidth to the system bus
- Supports up to eight internal SAS or SATA devices with 6Gb/s per port
- Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible data protection strategies
- Integrated battery backup unit (BBU) optional for safe write cache recovery after power loss
- Advanced management through Dell OpenManage Server Administrator or BIOS configuration utility
- Hot-swap capable drive bays enable maintenance without system downtime
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: PK165
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 (compatible with PCIe 1.0)
- Cache: 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Supported Drive Types: SAS and SATA, up to 6 Gb/s per port
- Maximum Supported Drives: 8 internal devices
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, 60
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 degrees to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption: Typical 30 Watts (varies with configuration)
- Dimensions: Full height, single slot PCIe card
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers that require high availability and data integrity
- Virtualization platforms where multiple virtual machines share storage resources
- Database servers handling transaction intensive workloads
- Backup and archival systems needing reliable RAID protection
- High performance computing clusters requiring fast I/O throughput
This Dell Perc 6i controller offers the reliability, speed, and flexibility needed to keep critical applications running smoothly while protecting valuable data against hardware failures.