Description
Dell 44TFX PowerEdge 2-Channel SCSI RAID Controller Card 128MB AMI
The Dell 44TFX is a full-length PCI SCSI RAID controller card designed for Dell PowerEdge servers. Built around an American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) RAID controller chipset, it provides two independent SCSI channels for connecting and managing hard drives in RAID arrays. The card carries 128MB of onboard cache RAM and includes a Dallas DS1230Y nonvolatile SRAM battery backup module to protect cached data during unexpected power loss.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Dell 44TFX
- Type: 2-Channel SCSI RAID Controller Card
- RAID Chipset: American Megatrends Inc. (AMI)
- Number of SCSI Channels: 2
- Onboard Cache: 128 MB (Micron DIMM module, socketed)
- Battery Backup: Dallas DS1230Y Nonvolatile SRAM module — protects write cache on power loss
- Interface: Full-length PCI
- External SCSI Connectors: 2 × 68-pin VHDCI on bracket
- Internal SCSI Headers: 2 × 68-pin Ultra SCSI on-board
- Retention Bracket: Blue PCI slot retention bracket included
- Compatible With: Dell PowerEdge servers
- Card only — no cables or accessories included
Applications
SCSI RAID controller cards like the Dell 44TFX were standard equipment in rack-mounted server environments of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period when Ultra SCSI and Wide Ultra SCSI were the dominant storage interfaces for server-class systems. In a PowerEdge server, this card manages multiple SCSI hard drives arranged in RAID configurations (typically RAID 0, 1, or 5), providing redundancy, performance improvement, or both depending on the chosen array type. The 128MB write-back cache accelerates disk I/O substantially, and the Dallas battery backup module ensures that cached writes survive a power failure without data loss — a critical feature in any production server setting. Today these cards are sought by administrators maintaining older Dell PowerEdge infrastructure, legacy data center operators, and system integrators working with SCSI-based storage arrays.
This Dell 44TFX PowerEdge 2-Channel SCSI RAID Controller card has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working server environment where it was in active use. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, broken traces, or burnt components. The 128MB RAM module and Dallas battery backup module are present and intact. The bracket shows minor handling marks typical of server pulls. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Dell |
Model: |
44TFX |
MPN: |
44TFX |
Type: |
SCSI RAID Controller Card |
SKU: |
49332 |
Chipset / Controller: |
American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) |
Number of Channels: |
2 |
Cache Memory: |
128 MB |
Interface: |
PCI |
SCSI Connector Type: |
68-pin VHDCI (2x external on bracket) |
Internal SCSI Connectors: |
2x 68-pin Ultra SCSI internal headers |
Battery Backup: |
Yes — Dallas DS1230Y NVRAM / battery module |
Compatible With: |
Dell PowerEdge servers |
Form Factor: |
Full-Length PCI Card |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no cables or accessories included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
Dell 44TFX PowerEdge SCSI RAID Controller, 128MB. Pulled from a working server environment; inspected and in good used condition. PCB clean, RAM and battery module present. Please contact us with any questions. |