ard disk controller
Integrated SAS 6 / I (with standard) : 4 port SAS controller, including ARM966 processor (don't support RAID)
Integrated PERC 6 / I integrated son card (optional) : SAS 3.0 Gb/s RAID controller, including Intel IOP333 processor and 256 MB cache
The integrated SAS / 5 E (optional) : 8 port SAS no RAID external controller, suitable for MD3000, x8 PCI E
SAS6i and PERC6i is in the same position motherboard equipment, which can only configuration one of them. But ARM966 processor with SAS6i don't have RAID functions, is just a controller just, with the SAS6i equipment only said that can put the hard drive support SAS, but do not use RAID. If be supplied with a RAID in the time required to buying machine configuration PERC6i card, this card is the real SAS RAID controller. In addition PERC6i card because DELL without Win2000 official in the drive, so the server operating system in support no Win2000, but on the CARDS 'chips ?
ARM (Advanced RISC Machines), can think is a company name, can be considered a microprocessor to intellectuals, still can think is a technical name. Is engaged in the technical chip design based on the development of RISC the company, as the intellectual property suppliers, itself does not directly engaged in the chip production, design license by transfer by cooperation company production of distinctive chip.
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