DELL 6Gbps SAS HBA Card Controller
Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA External Controller Card (Part Number: 12DNW) — is a high-performance host bus adapter designed for connecting Dell PowerEdge servers to external storage solutions such as tape drives and JBOD enclosures. Featuring dual external SFF-8088 Mini-SAS ports, it provides a reliable 6Gbps data transfer rate per lane. This non-RAID HBA is essential for environments requiring direct drive access or for users looking to expand storage via external tape libraries like the Dell PowerVault series. Its low-profile design ensures versatile installation in various server chassis.
Key Specifications:
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Device Type: SAS Host Bus Adapter.
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Interface: PCI-Express x8.
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Ports: 2x External SFF-8088.
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Data Transfer Rate: 600Gb/s per port.
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OS Support: Windows Server 2008/2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SuSE Linux.
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Form Factor: Low Profile.
