DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device | 438 | 3690 | 1319 | 1338 | 217.41 | 237.31 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device | 249 | 2369 | 1525 | 149 | 155.08 | 39.89 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device | 249 | 2369 | 1525 | 149 | 155.08 | 39.89 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
The measurement of the DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device should be used.
The Dell PERC H700 is a RAID controller designed for use in Dell servers and workstations. It is a powerful device that enables the management of disk arrays and offers a range of features for high data availability, performance and security. Here is a detailed description of the Dell PERC H700 RAID controller:
Description
The Dell PERC H700 is a RAID controller designed to optimize the performance and availability of storage systems in Dell servers. It supports various RAID levels and offers a number of features that are important for organizations that require high availability and performance for their data.
Technical details
- Model: Dell PERC H700
- Interface: PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) 2.0
- RAID level: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Cache memory: 512 MB DDR2
- Processor: Own dedicated RAID processor for managing RAID operations
- Supported drives: SATA, SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Maximum number of drives: Supports up to 32 drives
- Maximum storage size: Depends on the number of drives supported and the capacity of each drive
- Battery Backup: Optional battery pack for cache protection
- RAID Management Software: Dell OpenManage Storage Services
- Hot-swap support: Yes, for drives and battery (depending on system configuration)
Functions
- RAID Levels: Supports a wide range of RAID levels, allowing users to choose the desired balance between performance, redundancy and capacity. Support for RAID-0, RAID-1, RAID-5, RAID-6, RAID-10, RAID-50 and RAID-60 covers most needs.
- Cache Memory: The controller is equipped with a 512 MB cache that improves performance by caching frequently used data and reduces data access times.
- Hot-Swap: Allows you to replace drives or battery units without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime and increasing availability.
- Battery Backup: Optionally, a battery can be used to back up the cache contents to prevent data loss in the event of a power failure.
- RAID Management Software: Dell OpenManage Storage Services provides a comprehensive management interface for configuring and monitoring the RAID controller and the drives attached to it.
- Real-time monitoring: The controller provides real-time monitoring of drives and RAID groups to detect and resolve potential problems early.
Areas of application
- Server Infrastructures: Ideal for Dell servers in enterprise environments that require high availability and performance for critical applications. This includes web servers, databases, virtual machines and other business-critical applications.
- Database Server: With support for high RAID levels and cache memory, the PERC H700 is particularly well suited for use in database servers where high data availability and fast access times are required.
- Storage systems: Can be used in large storage systems to ensure high capacity and performance while protecting data.
- Virtualization: Supports the needs of virtualization environments where high performance and reliability are critical for managing virtual machines.
- Business Continuity: The H700 ensures data availability and protection, making it ideal for companies that require continuous business operations without interruption.
Summary
The Dell PERC H700 is a high-performance RAID controller that provides a comprehensive solution for managing storage systems in Dell servers. With support for a wide range of RAID levels, large cache memory and features such as hot-swap and battery backup, the H700 is particularly suitable for environments where high performance, data availability and protection are required. It is ideal for use in server infrastructures, database servers, large storage systems and virtualization environments, where it helps to ensure data integrity and maximize system availability.
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DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device.
The DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the DELL PERC H700 SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.