Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller S100 - Manual (Page 11)

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Overview
Introduction
The Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) S300 provides an integrated
software RAID solution for Dell PowerEdge Value Servers. The PERC S300
controllers support SAS and SATA interfaces. Containing two internal
connectors with four ports each, the PERC S300 adapter features
eight ports for connecting drives with a maximum burst speed of up to
3 Gbps per port.
The PERC S100 adaper is targeted as a low-cost RAID solution for Dell
PowerEdge Value Servers. The PERC S100 adapter solution supports SATA
Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and Solid State Disk (SSD) drives. The PERC S100
adapter requires no additional hardware; it runs from the I/O Controller HUB
(ICH) or Platform Controller Hub (PCH) chipset on the platform
motherboard.
The PERC S100 adapter and PERC S300 adapter offer the same RAID level
support and functionality, including the support of up to eight physical
drives.
General Information, Intended Audience, and
Prerequisites for Use
This document provides information about:
• The PERC S100 adapter and PERC S300 adapter, including server,
operating system, and software support
• Controller configuration and startup procedures
• Controller operating modes
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