Name: 405-AAET Dell PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS PCI-E 3.0 x8 Mini SAS RAID Controller
Brand: Dell
SKU: 405-AAET
Price: 282.01 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 405-AAET PERC H730P RAID controller manages multiple drives through its dual Mini SAS ports, delivering fast and reliable data access. It fits into servers using PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots and is designed to support various RAID levels, balancing redundancy and speed. This controller is a common choice for IT environments focused on maintaining consistent storage performance while safeguarding data integrity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	405-AAET

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS 3108 (Broadcom/Avago/LSI SAS controller series)
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12 Gb/s per SAS lane
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	2GB NV Cache (NVRAM) with CacheVault / battery-backed cache
Ports	2
Connectivity	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge servers (12Gb/s-capable models such as R730, R730xd, R720, R720xd, R630 and other compatible 12G PowerEdge systems)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 3.0 x8 add-in card (low-profile / half-height, full-height bracket included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell 405-AAET PERC H730P RAID controller handles data storage with reliability and speed. It’s often found in servers needing robust storage solutions that combine multiple drives for improved performance or redundancy. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it simplifies managing large volumes of data across several hard drives. Key Features Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for flexible storage options Delivers up to 12Gb/s SAS bandwidth for fast data access Compatible with PCI-E 3.0 x8 for seamless integration into server motherboards Includes battery backup support to protect data during power loss Offers advanced caching and data management technologies to boost performance This controller is typically deployed in enterprise-grade Dell PowerEdge servers where data integrity and speed are essential. It helps maintain smooth operation in environments handling critical workloads or large databases. Its role is vital in keeping storage systems efficient and reliable without frequent manual intervention.

Use Cases
The Dell 405-AAET PERC H730P RAID controller is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments requiring robust storage management and high throughput. It benefits IT administrators managing virtualization platforms, database systems, or large-scale storage arrays where maintaining data integrity and optimizing access speeds are critical. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization clusters by providing reliable RAID configurations for VM storage across data centers. Enabling high-performance database servers in enterprise IT infrastructures to ensure low latency and fault tolerance. Facilitating storage scalability in rack-mounted servers for medium to large SMB networks with expanding data needs. Integrating into storage area networks (SANs) to manage multiple drive arrays with enhanced data redundancy and throughput. Deploying in edge computing environments where space-efficient and high-speed RAID solutions are required for localized data processing. This controller enhances operational efficiency by allowing seamless drive management and data protection in diverse IT infrastructures. Its support for advanced RAID levels and high-speed interfaces ensures scalability and consistent performance under demanding workloads.

405-AAET Dell PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS PCI-E 3.0 x8 Mini SAS RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases