Dell PERC H730P 12Gbps 2GB NV Cache PCIe RAID Controller

Dell PERC H730P 12Gbps 2GB NV Cache PCIe RAID Controller - Detailed Description

Dell PERC H730P 12Gbps 2GB Cache PCIe RAID Controller

The Dell PERC H730P is an enterprise-grade hardware RAID controller designed for Dell PowerEdge server storage environments. With support for 12Gbps SAS, 6Gbps SATA and PCIe 3.0, it provides a high-speed storage interface for compatible HDDs and SSDs.

The H730P features an LSI SAS 3108 RAID-on-Chip controller and 2GB non-volatile cache memory, providing advanced caching capabilities for demanding server workloads. Dell documentation lists support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, as well as non-RAID/pass-through operation.

The controller provides eight internal ports through two internal HD Mini-SAS SFF-8643 connectors and supports SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs. It is suitable for servers requiring hardware RAID, storage redundancy, improved I/O performance and flexible RAID configuration.

Key Features

• 12Gbps SAS interface support
• 2GB non-volatile cache
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
• 8 internal ports
• 2 × internal HD Mini-SAS SFF-8643 connectors
• Supports SAS and SATA HDD/SSD
• Hardware RAID controller
• RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
• Non-RAID / pass-through support
• Online Capacity Expansion (OCE)
• Online RAID Level Migration (RLM)
• Hot-swap drive support
• Dedicated and global hot-spare support
• Hardware XOR engine
• Suitable for Dell PowerEdge server storage applications

Technical Specifications

Specifications are based on Dell's PERC H730P documentation.

RAID Support Explained

RAID 0

Provides striping for improved performance but does not provide redundancy.

RAID 1

Mirrors data between drives and provides data redundancy.

RAID 5

Uses striping with distributed parity and can provide a balance between storage capacity, performance and redundancy.

RAID 6

Provides dual parity and can tolerate two drive failures within the array.

RAID 10

Combines mirroring and striping for performance and redundancy.

RAID 50

Combines RAID 5 arrays with striping.

RAID 60

Combines RAID 6 arrays with striping.

Dell officially lists RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for the H730P.

Who Should Buy Dell PERC H730P?

The Dell PERC H730P is suitable for:

• Dell PowerEdge server users
• Enterprise server storage
• Data center storage environments
• RAID-based server configurations
• Database servers
• File servers
• Virtualization servers
• Storage-intensive applications
• Users upgrading from lower-end PERC controllers
• Servers using SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs

FAQ

What is Dell PERC H730P?

Dell PERC H730P is a hardware RAID controller designed for Dell PowerEdge servers. It supports SAS/SATA storage devices and provides hardware RAID functionality with 2GB non-volatile cache.

How fast is Dell PERC H730P?

The H730P supports up to 12Gbps SAS data transfer per port and uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface.

How much cache does Dell PERC H730P have?

The Dell PERC H730P has 2GB non-volatile cache memory. Dell specifies 2GB DDR3 cache at 1866 MT/s.

Which RAID levels does H730P support?

Dell PERC H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. It also supports non-RAID/pass-through operation.

Does Dell H730P support SSD?

Yes. The H730P supports compatible SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives.

How many internal ports does H730P have?

Dell PERC H730P has 8 internal storage ports, implemented through two internal HD Mini-SAS SFF-8643 connectors.

Does H730P support RAID 5 and RAID 6?

Yes. Both RAID 5 and RAID 6 are officially supported by the H730P.

Is Dell PERC H730P compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers?

The H730P is designed for Dell PowerEdge server storage configurations. Compatibility should still be checked against the specific PowerEdge server model, backplane and cabling before purchase.

Where can I buy Dell PERC H730P in Bangladesh?

You can contact Workstation Communication (WSC) for Dell PERC H730P availability, pricing and compatibility information.

What is Dell PERC H730P?

Dell PERC H730P is an 8-port PCIe 3.0 hardware RAID controller with 12Gbps SAS support and 2GB non-volatile cache. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 and is designed for compatible Dell PowerEdge server storage environments.