Adapter Specs Type: SAS RAID Controller Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 Data Rate: Up to 6Gb/s per Port Connectors: 2x External mini-SAS SFF-8088 Cache: 1GB Non-Volatile Max Drives: Up to 192 RAID Support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Controller: 2x Dual-Core PowerPC Features: CacheCade 1.1, Onboard Battery Voltage: +3.3V Part Number: KKFKC VV648 NDD93 The Dell PERC 8 H810 is a low-profile external RAID controller designed for high-capacity storage configurations. Featuring dual external mini-SAS ports (SFF-8088) and a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, it delivers up to 6Gb/s per port and supports up to 192 drives with advanced RAID levels. Equipped with 1GB of non-volatile cache, onboard battery, and dual-core PowerPC processors, the H810 is optimized for performance and reliability. CacheCade 1.1 support allows SSDs to accelerate read performance, making this controller ideal for demanding enterprise environments. Shared PERC 8 Primary Use Shared storage in VRTX chassis (multi-server access) Ports/Connectivity 2x external mini-SAS (SFF-8088), up to 2 JBOD enclosures Cache 1GB DDR3 NV RAM with BBU RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Interface PCIe 2.0 x8, 6Gb/s SAS Unique Features SR-IOV for 4 virtual functions; controller failover in dual setup; managed via Chassis Management Controller (CMC) only—no BIOS boot from shared storage Management CMC web/CLI; no OpenManage or BIOS utility Firmware/Drivers Same drivers as H810, but VRTX-specific firmware H810 Primary Use Dedicated external RAID for single PowerEdge server Ports/Connectivity 2x external mini-SAS (SFF-8088), up to 32 SAS/SATA drives Cache 1GB DDR3 with BBU RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Interface PCIe 2.0 x8, 6Gb/s SAS Unique Features Standard BIOS/UEFI config; virtual disk migration between H810s; supports booting from RAID Management Full Dell OpenManage, BIOS config utility Firmware/Drivers Standard PERC firmware
