Dell PERC H965i RAID Controller

The Dell PERC H965i W3T2J is a high-performance RAID controller designed to manage storage devices in compatible enterprise servers. It supports SATA, SAS, and NVMe storage environments, uses a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 host interface, includes 8GB of NV cache, and offers a low-profile design for servers with space-conscious expansion requirements.

Key Features

• 16-port Dell PERC H965i RAID controller
• Supports SATA, SAS, and NVMe storage
• PCI-Express 4.0 x16 host interface
• 8GB NV cache
• Low-profile adapter design
• Supports multiple RAID levels

Product Specifications

• Part Number: W3T2J
• Manufacturer: Dell
• Model: PERC H965i
• Product Type: RAID controller
• Port Count: 16
• SATA Speed: 6Gb/s
• SAS Speed: 24Gb/s
• Host Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16
• NVMe Support: Yes
• Cache: 8GB NV cache
• Form Factor: Low profile
• Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60

Storage Controller Specifications

• Controller role: Manages compatible server storage devices
• Drive technologies: SATA, SAS, and NVMe
• Port capacity: 16 storage connections
• Host connection: PCI-Express 4.0 x16
• Storage environment: Enterprise servers and data center systems
• Cache purpose: Helps buffer storage operations in supported configurations

RAID & Data Protection Specifications

• Supported levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
• Data organization: Supports performance, redundancy, or combined storage strategies
• Configuration role: Allows storage administrators to select an appropriate array design
• Workload category: Server operating systems, databases, virtualization, and file services
• Planning requirement: RAID choice should reflect capacity, performance, and protection goals

Performance Specifications

• SATA connectivity: Up to 6Gb/s as listed
• SAS connectivity: Up to 24Gb/s as listed
• Host bandwidth: PCIe 4.0 x16 connection
• Cache capacity: 8GB NV cache
• Deployment focus: High-throughput enterprise storage management

Use Cases

• Build or upgrade storage arrays in compatible Dell servers
• Manage mixed SATA, SAS, and NVMe storage environments
• Support databases, virtualization, file services, and business applications
• Replace an existing enterprise RAID controller

Compatibility

• Dell servers with a compatible low-profile PCIe expansion slot
• Storage backplanes and drives supporting the controller configuration
• SATA, SAS, and NVMe enterprise storage devices
• Server operating systems and management tools supporting PERC H965i
• Confirm server model, backplane, firmware, drivers, cable kit, slot type, and storage-device compatibility before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

How much cache does the controller include?

The PERC H965i includes 8GB of NV cache.

Which storage technologies are supported?

The listing identifies SATA, SAS, and NVMe support.

Which RAID levels are available?

The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.

What form factor is this controller?

It is a low-profile PCIe adapter.

The Dell PERC H965i gives server administrators the flexibility to manage several enterprise storage technologies from one capable controller. Its broad RAID support, PCIe 4.0 host connection, NVMe capability, and 8GB cache make it a strong foundation for demanding storage, virtualization, database, and business application environments.