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DELL

DELL PERC H330 Mini Mono 12Gbps SAS RAID Controller 71H1J

SKU CH-3RY3-26C7Z

Entry-level RAID controller supporting SAS and SATA drives with essential RAID levels and passthrough options

  • Product typeRaid Controller
  • Entry-level RAID protection for cost-sensitive workloads
  • 12 Gbps SAS/SATA bandwidth for tiered storage performance
  • PCIe 3.0 host interface connects to modern servers
  • Supports both RAID and non-RAID passthrough modes
  • Physical disk power management reduces idle drive consumption

Dell PERC H330 Mini Mono 12Gbps SAS RAID Controller

This Dell PERC H330 Mini Mono controller provides hardware RAID for internal SAS and SATA drives. It supports essential RAID levels and non-RAID passthrough modes for tiered storage configurations. The card connects via PCIe 3.0 and manages power consumption for idle and configured disks. It suits cost-sensitive applications that require robust data protection.

Suited to basic internal arrays.

This controller fits servers or workstations that need internal SAS and SATA RAID without advanced cache or battery-backed features. Builders who require flash-backed write cache or support for external drive enclosures should look at a different class of controller. The Mini Mono form factor limits installation to compatible Dell chassis slots.

12Gbps SAS interface speed

The single specification that decides fit is the 12Gbps SAS interface speed. This determines the maximum throughput for connected SAS and SATA hard disk drives and solid state drives. Verify that the host system backplane and drive firmware support this link rate to achieve expected performance.

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Price $26.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Part number71H1J
Product typeRaid Controller

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gbps SAS controller work with the SATA drives I already own?

The card connects to both SATA and SAS drives, so existing SATA disks can be used alongside newer SAS units.

How can I confirm the PERC H330 is operating correctly after installation?

The controller initialises during POST and presents its BIOS utility where configured arrays and drive health are displayed.

What comes with the 71H1J card and what must I source separately?

The controller card itself is included; Mini SAS HD cables and the SAS or SATA drives you intend to connect are not supplied.

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