Name: ASR-8805-DELL Dell 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller with Battery
Brand: Dell
SKU: ASR-8805-DELL
Price: 63.25 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Adaptec 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller is a storage management device designed to accelerate data access and improve reliability in server environments. It fits into PCIe slots and connects multiple drives via SAS or SATA interfaces while offering hardware RAID capabilities and battery-backed cache to secure data during outages.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	ASR-8805-DELL

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom/LSI SAS3008
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s SAS (per lane), backward compatible with 6Gb/s SATA/SAS
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Cache	Battery-backed NV cache (BBU) — typically 1GB (model dependent)
Connectivity	12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge servers (OEM Dell Adaptec ASR-8805), Windows Server, Red Hat/CentOS, SUSE, VMware ESXi (drivers/firmware via Dell)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 3.0 x8 add-in card (low-profile / half-height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell Adaptec 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller is built for servers and storage systems that demand reliable and efficient data management. It enhances storage performance by managing multiple drives in RAID configurations, reducing downtime and improving access speed. IT professionals and system administrators often find this controller essential in enterprise environments where data integrity and speed are critical. Key Features Supports up to 12Gb/s data transfer speeds on SAS/SATA drives PCIe 3.0 interface offers high throughput for demanding workloads Battery backup unit protects cached data during power loss Compatible with a wide range of Dell servers and storage arrays Offers multiple RAID levels to balance performance and redundancy This RAID controller is typically deployed in data centers, server rooms, and storage arrays where consistent performance and data protection are necessary. Its role in safeguarding cached data during unexpected power failures makes it a valuable component in maintaining system stability and preventing data loss.

Use Cases
The Dell Adaptec 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments where high-speed, reliable storage access is critical. Organizations managing large storage arrays or running demanding applications benefit from its hardware RAID capabilities combined with battery-backed cache to maintain data integrity during power interruptions. How It's Used: Enabling high-performance storage arrays in rack-mounted servers for enterprise IT infrastructure. Supporting virtualization platforms requiring consistent low-latency access to multiple SAS/SATA drives. Deploying in data backup servers to ensure rapid data recovery and protection against outages. Integrating into storage clusters for scalable data management in mid-size to large data centers. Facilitating database servers handling transactional workloads with enhanced data integrity safeguards. This RAID controller helps maintain operational efficiency and data reliability across demanding workloads by offering scalable drive connectivity and protection features. Its design supports growth and performance tuning in environments where minimal downtime and data safety are paramount.

ASR-8805-DELL Dell 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller with Battery

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases