This Dell user guide explains safety, installation, driver setup, RAID configuration, and troubleshooting for PERC S100 and S300 controllers.
The Dell PowerEdge RAID Controllers (PERC) S100 and S300 provide integrated software RAID solutions for Dell PowerEdge Value Servers. The S300 supports SAS and SATA interfaces with eight ports, while the S100 offers a low‑cost SATA/SSD solution using the motherboard I/O controller hub.
The guide covers safety warnings, hardware installation steps, driver installation for Microsoft Windows, RAID creation and management using the PERC Virtual Disk Management utility, and detailed troubleshooting procedures. Appendices list controller specifications, RAID technology background, regulatory notices, and contact information. This manual is written in Chinese.
| SAS support | No (S100), Yes (S300) |
|---|---|
| SATA support | Yes (both S100 and S300) |
| PCI‑E x8 host interface | No (S100), Yes (S300) |
| I/O controller chipset | Intel ICH10R, Intel Ibex Peak, or Intel Cougar Point |
| Maximum virtual disks per controller | 8 |
| Supported operating systems | Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2 series |
Each controller can support up to eight virtual disks.