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The Smart Array 6i controller is an Ultra320 intelligent array controller for entry-level, hardware-based fault tolerance for protection of OS, applications, and logs. Most models have one internal-only channel. The DL380 G4 has a second channel for optional duplex backplane support or external tape support. The Smart Array 6i controller provides one of the most cost effective alternatives to software-based RAID in the market today.
Designed as an integrated component on the system board on select ProLiant DL and BL servers, the Smart Array 6i controller and 128MB BBWC Enabler bundle provide increased performance and worry-free transportable battery backed write cache data protection for all server internal storage needs, without consuming a PCI slot.
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The Smart Array 6i Controller offers excellent investment protection on select ProLiant DL and BL servers, for customers in the following environments:
Non-RAID: Current storage operations where, until now, there has not been a perceived need for data protection, security, or performance gains.
Software RAID: Current storage operations using software RAID where growing data storage requirements demand the robustness, efficiency, and performance increases available with entry-level hardware RAID
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Smart Array 6i |
| Data compatible with all Smart Array controllers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Instant upgrades to other Smart Array controllers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Consistent software management tools |
Yes |
Yes |
| PCI bus |
32-bit, 33 MHz |
64-bit, 133 MHz |
| SCSI protocol support |
Ultra3, Ultra2, Wide-Ultra |
Ultra320, Ultra3, Ultra2, Wide-Ultra |
| SCSI peak data transfer rate |
160MB/s per channel |
320MB/s per channel |
| Channels |
2 |
1* |
| SCSI ports (external/internal) |
1/1 |
1* |
| Cache |
64 MB of DRAM used for code, transfer buffers, and non-battery backed read cache |
64 MB of DRAM used for code, transfer buffers, and non-battery backed read cache |
| RAID support |
0, 1, 0+1, 5 |
0, 1, 0+1, 5 |
| Online spare support |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery connector for BBWC enabler |
Yes (64MB) |
Yes (128MB) |
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The DL380 G4 has a second channel for optional duplex backplane support or external tape support. |
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