RAID Controller Dawicontrol DC-600e

The RAID Controller Dawicontrol DC-600e is a half-height PCI card designed to expand and improve SATA storage connectivity on compatible systems. Based on the Marvell 88SE9128 chipset, the controller supports Serial ATA and Serial ATA II interfaces and delivers a data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. It provides RAID levels 0 and 1 as well as JBOD mode to address different needs for performance and data redundancy. The card is compatible with a range of Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Home Premium, and Windows 7 Professional.

Advantages

The Dawicontrol DC-600e combines a standard PCI form factor with a Marvell chipset to offer a straightforward upgrade path for systems that require additional SATA ports or hardware RAID support. With support for RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD, it enables either improved sequential throughput or basic mirroring for data protection. The controller's SATA II support and 5 Gbit/s transfer capability help maximize performance of supported drives while keeping compatibility with legacy SATA devices and several Windows platforms.

Suitable for

• Adding additional SATA/SATA II ports to older desktop systems with available PCI slots
• Improving sequential disk throughput using RAID 0 for media editing and large file transfers
• Providing simple drive mirroring via RAID 1 for basic data redundancy on workstations
• Combining multiple drives as JBOD for expanded storage without striping or mirroring

Key specifications

• Interface: half-height PCI card
• Chipset: Marvell 88SE9128
• Supported drive interfaces: Serial ATA (SATA) and Serial ATA II (SATA II)
• Maximum data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbit/s
• Supported RAID modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
• Host OS compatibility: Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional

How to use

Install the DC-600e into an available half-height PCI slot on a compatible motherboard, secure the card and connect SATA cables from the card's ports to the drives. Power on the system and install the provided drivers for the target Windows operating system if they are not already present. Use the controller's RAID configuration utility or the driver-supplied software to create and manage RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD arrays according to your storage and performance requirements. Ensure the system BIOS recognizes the card and that any boot order settings are adjusted if you intend to boot from a drive connected to the controller.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use drives of the same model and capacity when creating RAID arrays, and keep backups of important data before initializing or changing RAID configurations. Verify driver compatibility with your specific Windows version and apply manufacturer-supplied drivers. Consider adequate cooling and power delivery for multiple drives attached to the controller.