Name: 0P31H2 Dell Mini SAS PCIe Extender Low Profile Controller Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: 0P31H2
Price: 194.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mini SAS PCI Express Extender Controller Card expands SAS connectivity on compatible PowerEdge servers, providing additional ports for storage devices. It fits into the low profile PCIe slots, making it suitable for dense server environments, and supports reliable data transfer for scalable storage solutions within enterprise systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	0P31H2

Technical Specification
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe Slot
Cache Protection	Not Included
Host Protocols	SAS (6Gb), SAS (12Gb)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This Dell Mini SAS PCI Express Extender Controller Card is designed to expand SAS storage connectivity options for select Dell PowerEdge servers. It facilitates increased data throughput and device connections by adding additional Mini SAS ports through the PCIe interface. Built for enterprise environments, it's often found in data centers or server rooms where robust and scalable storage solutions are essential. IT administrators and system integrators benefit from its straightforward installation and reliable performance. Key Features Provides additional Mini SAS ports for storage expansion Compatible with multiple Dell PowerEdge models to ensure broad usability Maintains low profile form factor suitable for dense server configurations Optimized for high-speed data transfer over PCI Express Supports enhanced connectivity for SAS drives and RAID setups This controller card is typically deployed in environments aiming to increase storage capacity or improve connectivity without major hardware changes. It plays a practical role in maintaining efficient data access and scaling storage infrastructure within Dell PowerEdge server ecosystems.

Use Cases
The 0P31H2 Dell Mini SAS PCI Express Extender is designed for enterprise data centers and IT environments requiring expanded SAS connectivity within Dell PowerEdge servers. It is particularly beneficial for organizations managing high-density storage arrays or scaling their storage infrastructure in virtualization and database applications. How It's Used: Enhancing storage capacity in rack-mounted PowerEdge servers within large-scale virtualization data centers. Supporting high-throughput SAS storage clusters used by enterprise database management systems. Expanding connectivity for backup and archival solutions in SMB IT infrastructures running Dell PowerEdge servers. Facilitating scalable storage expansion in cloud service provider environments utilizing Dell R630 and R730XD platforms. Enabling dense storage configurations in edge computing deployments requiring reliable SAS connectivity. This extender card enables seamless integration of additional SAS devices, improving storage scalability and throughput without compromising server density. Its compatibility with key PowerEdge models makes it a practical choice for maintaining efficient storage operations in demanding enterprise and cloud workloads.

0P31H2 Dell Mini SAS PCIe Extender Low Profile Controller Card

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General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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