SAS controller Dell H730P 12Gb/s 2GB PCI-E RAID adapter

Dell H730P 12Gb/s 2GB PCI-E RAID adapter (MPN: XYHWN-RFB) is a server-grade SAS controller designed to manage SAS and SATA storage with hardware RAID acceleration. The controller delivers 12 Gb/s per port throughput and includes 2 GB of onboard cache memory to improve I/O performance and reduce latency for mixed workloads. Built for rack and tower servers, the H730P supports multiple RAID levels and integrates over a PCI Express interface to provide reliable connectivity for enterprise storage arrays and data center deployments.

Advantages

The Dell H730P combines high port bandwidth with dedicated cache to accelerate read and write operations while offloading RAID processing from the host CPU. Its PCIe form factor simplifies installation in standard server slots and the controller supports common RAID levels for protection and performance tuning. With 12 Gb/s SAS compatibility, the adapter enables higher throughput for multi-drive arrays and reduces bottlenecks in storage-intensive applications.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring hardware RAID and high-throughput storage connectivity
• Data center deployments with mixed SAS/SATA drive configurations
• Systems running database, virtualization, or I/O-intensive workloads
• Server upgrades to improve storage reliability and rebuild performance

Key specifications

• Brand: Dell
• Model: H730P
• MPN: XYHWN-RFB
• Interface: PCI Express (PCI-E)
• SAS speed: 12 Gb/s per port
• Cache memory: 2 GB onboard
• Function: Hardware RAID controller for SAS/SATA drives
• Target use: Server and data center storage

How to use

Install the Dell H730P into an available PCIe slot on a compatible server following the server vendor's hardware installation procedures. Connect SAS or SATA drive backplanes or cables to the controller's SAS ports and ensure proper power and cooling. Configure RAID arrays using the controller BIOS/UEFI utility or vendor-provided management software; initialize and verify arrays before placing them into production. Install drivers supplied by the server or operating system vendor to ensure full functionality and monitoring.

Usage recommendations

For stable operation, use the H730P with supported server models and firmware versions. Maintain current driver and firmware updates from Dell, monitor cache battery or flash backup components if present, and follow best practices for RAID level selection and backup to ensure data protection.