Name: 405-AAWU Dell 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 SAS RAID Adapter PERC H345 2x8 Internal LP
Brand: Dell
SKU: 405-AAWU
Price: 169.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PERC H345 RAID adapter provides fast, reliable connectivity through its 12Gb/s SAS interface and PCIe 3.0 slot. It fits low-profile servers, offering multiple RAID options to balance performance and data protection in business server setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	405-AAWU

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s (SAS)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,10,50
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge servers (requires available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot); supports SAS and SATA HDD/SSD; driver support for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (LP) PCIe add-in card
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 RAID adapter is built to handle demanding storage tasks by providing fast and reliable data transfer via 12Gb/s SAS connections. It is commonly found in Dell servers and storage arrays where efficient and secure disk management is critical. IT professionals managing server environments benefit from its robust RAID capabilities and compatibility. Key Features High-speed PCIe 3.0 interface enhances data throughput Two 8-lane internal SAS connectors enable multiple drive configurations Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and more for flexible data protection Low-profile form factor fits in space-constrained server setups Firmware and driver support ensure consistent performance This RAID controller is typically deployed in enterprise and data center servers requiring reliable storage performance and redundancy. It plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and uptime without needing large physical space, fitting well into rack-mounted or blade server environments.

Use Cases
The Dell PERC H345 12Gb/s SAS RAID adapter is designed for enterprise IT environments requiring high-throughput and reliable storage connectivity. It is particularly suited for businesses managing virtualization workloads and data-intensive applications within compact server architectures. How It's Used: Enhancing storage performance in rack-mounted virtualization hosts within data centers. Deploying in SMB server setups to provide cost-effective RAID data protection for critical business applications. Supporting edge computing infrastructures where space constraints demand low-profile hardware with robust storage capabilities. Integrating into storage clusters requiring high-speed SAS connectivity for improved data throughput and redundancy. Facilitating database servers with high I/O demands by enabling optimized RAID configurations for balanced performance and availability. This adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent storage performance and flexible RAID options that align with evolving workload demands. Its compatibility with low-profile servers makes it a scalable solution for environments balancing space limitations and data protection needs.

405-AAWU Dell 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 SAS RAID Adapter PERC H345 2x8 Internal LP

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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