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Features

Some of the features discussed for PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H310, H710, H710P, and H810 cards are:

Physical Disk Power Management

Types of Virtual Disk Initialization

Consistency Checks

Disk Roaming

Fast Path

Virtual Disk Migration

Reconfiguration Of Virtual Disks

Fault Tolerance

Patrol Read

Physical Disk Power Management

Physical disk power management is a power saving feature of the PERC H310, H710, H710P, and H810 cards. The feature allows disks to be spun down based on disk configuration and I/O activity. The feature is supported on all rotating SAS and SATA disks and includes unconfigured, configured and hot-spare disks. The physical disk power management feature is disabled by default. The feature can be enabled in the Dell Open Manage Storage Management application using the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) RAID Configuration utility. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage documentation at dell.com/support/manuals.

There are four power saving modes available:

No Power

All power savings features are disabled.

Savings (default

 

mode)

 

Balanced Power

Spin down is enabled only for unconfigured and hot spare disks.

Savings

 

Maximum Power

Spin down is enabled for configured, unconfigured and hot spare disks.

Savings

 

Customized

All power savings features are customizable. You can specify a Quality of Service window

Power Savings

during which the configured disks are excluded from spin-down.

Configured Spin Down Delay

NOTE: The Configured Spin Down Delay option is not applicable for the No Power Savings mode.

The amount of time to wait before spinning down disks can be set using Configured Spin Down Delay. The minimum value of the timer is 30 minutes (default) and the maximum is one day. Disks are spun down automatically and spun up when accessed. All disks are spun up on reboot.

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H310, H710, H710P, H810 specifications

Dell offers a range of storage controller technologies, notably the H810, H710, H710P, and H310, which cater to different enterprise needs. These controllers are designed to support various storage configurations, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.

The Dell H810 is a high-performance PCIe 3.0 RAID controller that supports up to eight internal drives and is particularly suited for demanding workloads. It features advanced RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexibility for various data protection strategies. The H810 also supports up to 32TB of storage capacity, making it suitable for environments that require substantial data management capabilities.

The H710 is another powerful RAID controller, widely recognized for its balance of performance and cost-efficiency. It features 1GB of cache memory, which aids in accelerating read and write operations. The H710 supports the same RAID levels as the H810 and allows for up to 512MB of non-volatile memory. This ensures data integrity even in the event of a power failure, making it reliable for critical applications.

The H710P is an enhanced version of the H710, with a significant upgrade in its cache capabilities. It offers 2GB of battery-backed cache memory, further enhancing data processing speeds and improving responsiveness. The H710P is ideal for intensive workloads and virtualization, where rapid access to data is essential. This controller also includes features such as RAID storage pooling, intelligent data tiering, and support for multiple virtual disks.

Finally, the H310 is a cost-effective option for small to medium-sized businesses or those with less demanding storage requirements. It offers similar RAID support as the higher-end controllers but operates with a simpler architecture. The H310 features 512MB of cache, providing sufficient performance for regular workloads without the additional complexities of more advanced controllers.

In summary, Dell's H810, H710, H710P, and H310 storage controllers each serve distinct purposes, providing various features, technologies, and performance characteristics tailored to different business needs. From high-capacity storage solutions to user-friendly setups, Dell’s offerings ensure that organizations can efficiently manage their data storage requirements.