RAID controller DAWICONTROL DC-600E, Marvell 88SE9128, SATA I/II/III, RAID 0/1/JBOD, 5 Gbit/s, low-profile PCI card

The DAWICONTROL DC-600E is a low-profile PCI RAID controller based on the Marvell 88SE9128 chipset. It supports SATA, SATA II and SATA III drives and delivers data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbit/s. Designed for installation in desktops and compatible systems, the card offers hardware RAID modes 0, 1 and JBOD to expand storage capacity, mirror disks for redundancy or combine multiple drives for increased throughput.

Advantages

The controller provides a compact low-profile form factor suitable for small or space-constrained systems while maintaining support for current SATA standards. Hardware RAID 0 and 1 modes enable improved performance or simple disk mirroring without relying on host CPU resources. The Marvell-based design ensures compatibility with a wide range of SATA drives and delivers up to 5 Gbit/s transfer rate on supported ports.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage in desktop PCs and entry-level servers
• Creating mirrored volumes for basic data redundancy
• Combining multiple drives to increase usable capacity
• Upgrading systems that require a low-profile PCI add-in card

Key specifications

• Interface: low-profile PCI add-in card
• Controller chipset: Marvell 88SE9128
• Drive support: SATA, SATA II, SATA III
• RAID modes: 0 (striping), 1 (mirroring), JBOD
• Maximum transfer rate: up to 5 Gbit/s per supported port
• Form factor: low-profile bracket compatible with compact chassis

How to use

Install the DAWICONTROL DC-600E into an available low-profile PCI slot on a powered-off system and secure the bracket. Connect SATA drives to the controller ports with standard SATA cables and attach power to each drive from the system power supply. After powering on, enter the system BIOS or RAID utility as required to detect the controller and configure RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD according to storage needs. Install appropriate drivers for the host operating system to ensure full functionality and performance.

Usage recommendations

Use identical or similar-capacity and -speed drives when creating RAID arrays to achieve predictable performance and capacity. Regularly back up important data even when using mirrored configurations. Verify driver compatibility with your operating system version before deployment and ensure proper airflow in compact systems to maintain drive temperatures within manufacturer specifications.