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Dell 12Gbs Hba External Sas Controller, Full Height - 6PDH5

Dell 12Gbs Hba External Sas Controller, Full Height - 6PDH5

Part Number: 6PDH5
Manufacturer: Dell

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Weight: 5.0 lbs

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Dell 12Gb/s External SAS HBA Controller — 6PDH5

The Dell 6PDH5 is a 12Gb/s external SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Host Bus Adapter in full-height PCIe form factor, designed for Dell PowerEdge servers requiring external SAS storage connectivity. Connecting to external SAS JBODs, tape libraries, and SAS storage arrays, it delivers high-bandwidth 12Gb/s per-port throughput for demanding storage workloads including backup, archiving, and high-capacity storage expansion.

Key Features

  • 12Gb/s SAS: High-bandwidth external SAS connectivity
  • External Connectivity: Connects to JBODs, tape libraries, and SAS arrays
  • Full-Height Bracket: Standard PCIe full-height form factor
  • Dell Validated: Tested for Dell PowerEdge server platforms
  • IT Mode: Pass-through for ZFS, software RAID, and direct storage access

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: 6PDH5
  • Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
  • Connectivity: External SAS
  • Form Factor: Full-height PCIe
  • Compatible Systems: Dell PowerEdge servers

Use Cases

  • JBOD Expansion: Connect external SAS disk shelves for storage expansion
  • Tape Libraries: SAS connectivity for enterprise tape backup libraries
  • ZFS Storage: IT mode pass-through for ZFS NAS builds
  • High-Capacity Archives: Large-scale data archiving with external SAS arrays

Compatibility Notes

  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers with available PCIe slots
  • Requires SFF-8644 or SFF-8088 external SAS cables for JBOD/array connectivity
  • Compatible with 12Gb/s and 6Gb/s SAS/SATA devices (backward compatible)
  • Supported on Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi

Frequently Asked Questions

What external storage can I connect with the 6PDH5?
The 6PDH5 connects to external SAS JBODs, tape libraries, and SAS storage arrays using SFF-8644 or SFF-8088 external SAS cables.
Does this HBA support IT mode for ZFS?
Yes — the 6PDH5 supports IT (initiator target) mode for pass-through storage access, making it suitable for ZFS and software RAID deployments.
Is this compatible with SATA drives?
Yes — 12Gb/s SAS HBAs are backward compatible with 6Gb/s SATA devices when connected through a compatible SAS expander or backplane.

Product Details

  • Part Number: 6PDH5
  • Manufacturer: Dell
  • Product Type: External SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Whether you are expanding storage with a SAS JBOD, connecting a tape library for enterprise backup, or building a ZFS NAS with external SAS, the Dell 6PDH5 delivers the 12Gb/s bandwidth, external connectivity, and Dell-validated reliability your storage infrastructure demands.

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