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Overview

The Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H310, H710, H710P, and H810 family of storage controller cards has the following characteristics:

•Complies with serial-attached SCSI (SAS) 2.0 providing up to 6 Gb/sec throughput.

•Supports Dell-qualified serial-attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives, SATA hard drives, and solid-state drives (SSDs).

NOTE: Mixing SAS and SATA drives within a virtual disk is not supported. Also, mixing hard drives and SSDs within a virtual disk is not supported.

NOTE: Mixing disks of different speeds (7,200 rpm, 10,000 rpm, or 15,000 rpm) and bandwidth (3 Gbps or 6 Gbps) PCIe while maintaining the same drive type (SAS or SATA) and technology (HDD or SSD) is supported.

•Offers RAID control capabilities which include support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.

NOTE: PERC H310 supports RAID 5 with limited performance and does not support RAID 6 and RAID 60.

•Provides reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management.

•Offers Non-RAID support for direct access to disk drives (PERC H310 only).

NOTE: Operating systems can directly access Non-RAID hard drives. A Non-RAID hard drive is not fault- tolerant and cannot be recovered if it fails. Only the PERC H310 controller allows configuration of disk drives as Non-RAID.

The following table compares the hardware configurations for the PERC H310, H710, H710P, and H810 cards.

Table 1. PERC H310, H710, H710P, and H810 Cards Hardware Configurations

Specification

H310

H710

H710P

H810

RAID Levels

0, 1, 5, 10, 50

Enclosures Per Port

Not Applicable

Processor

Dell Adapter SAS

 

RAID-on- Chip, 8-

 

port with LSI 2008

 

chipset

Backup Battery Unit

No

(BBU)

 

0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Up to four enclosures

Dell Adapter SAS

Dell Adapter SAS RAID-

Dell Adapter SAS RAID-

RAID-on- Chip, 8-

on- Chip, 8-port with

on- Chip, 8-port with LSI

port with LSI 2008

LSI 2008 chipset

2008 chipset

chipset

 

 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Non-Volatile Cache

Not Applicable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cache Memory

Not Applicable

512 MB DDR3 800

1 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz

1 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz

 

 

Mhz

 

 

Cache Function

Not Applicable

Write Back, Write

Write Back, Write

Write Back, Write

 

 

Through, Adaptive

Through, Adaptive

Through, Adaptive Read

 

 

Read Ahead, No

Read Ahead, No Read

Ahead, No Read Ahead,

 

 

Read Ahead, Read

Ahead, Read Ahead

Read Ahead

 

 

Ahead

 

 

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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.
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