Name: 405-AAQC Dell 12Gb/s PCIe 3.1 SAS RAID Controller 8GB NV Cache
Brand: Dell
SKU: 405-AAQC
Price: 74.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 405-AAQC Perc H740P RAID controller coordinates high-speed data transfer and redundancy for servers that rely on SAS storage. It fits into systems requiring flexible RAID options and durable caching to safeguard data integrity while enhancing performance.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	405-AAQC

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCIe 3.1 x8
Data Rate	12 Gb/s SAS
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache	8 GB NV cache (non-volatile, flash-backed)
Connectivity	12 Gb/s SAS, SATA
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge servers supporting PERC H740P (refer to Dell compatibility matrix for exact models)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe add-in card (full-height and low-profile brackets included)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This RAID controller manages high-speed data storage with robust redundancy and performance enhancements, making it suitable for enterprise servers and storage arrays. Commonly found in data centers and IT environments, it balances speed and data integrity for critical workloads. Built for system administrators and IT professionals, it helps maintain uptime and protect valuable information. Key Features High throughput with 12 Gb/s SAS interface supporting multiple drives 8 GB NV cache ensures data is retained even during power loss Wide RAID level support for flexibility in storage configurations Dual bracket options allow easy integration into various server chassis PCIe 3.1 connectivity enables fast and stable communication with the host system Typically used in server environments where data availability and speed are crucial, this controller helps maintain efficient storage management. Its design allows IT teams to customize setups to their specific workload needs without sacrificing reliability.

Use Cases
The Dell 405-AAQC Perc H740P RAID controller is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where robust data protection and high throughput are critical. Organizations managing large-scale virtualization deployments, database applications, or demanding storage clusters benefit from its advanced caching and extensive RAID capabilities. How It's Used: Data centers running mixed workloads that require scalable and reliable SAS storage arrays for continuous availability. Enterprise IT departments deploying virtualization hosts that demand accelerated I/O performance and fault tolerance. Remote or branch office servers where compact form factors and flexible installation brackets support diverse rack or tower configurations. Storage clusters supporting analytics and transaction-heavy applications requiring low latency and high data integrity. Backup and recovery systems leveraging RAID 6 or RAID 60 to protect against multiple disk failures while maintaining performance. This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent data throughput and resilient caching mechanisms. Its support for various RAID levels and adaptable installation options facilitates scalability and integration across heterogeneous server infrastructures.

405-AAQC Dell 12Gb/s PCIe 3.1 SAS RAID Controller 8GB NV Cache

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases