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- In Stock: 152
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46C9029
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM ServerAID M5100 Series 1GB Flash / RAID 5 Upgrade (part number 81Y4559) is a high-performance storage enhancement designed to boost the reliability and speed of your IBM System x servers. This upgrade replaces traditional spinning disks with solid state flash memory, delivering faster data access times while supporting RAID 5 for fault tolerance and efficient use of capacity.
Key Features
- 1GB high-speed flash module for rapid read/write operations
- Integrated RAID 5 controller provides parity protection without sacrificing usable space
- Plug-and-play installation compatible with M5100 series chassis
- Reduced power consumption and heat output compared to mechanical drives
- Enhanced system boot times and application responsiveness
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 81Y4559
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch hot-swap drive bay
- Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
- Capacity: 1GB flash memory (effective storage after RAID 5 parity)
- RAID Level: RAID 5 (single disk failure protection)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
- Power Consumption: approx 4W active, 2W idle
- Supported IBM Server Models: M5100 series and compatible System x platforms
Applications
This flash/RAID upgrade is ideal for mission-critical environments that demand high availability and fast data processing. It is well suited for database servers, virtualization hosts, email gateways, and any workload where reduced latency and data protection are essential. By combining solid state performance with RAID 5 redundancy, the IBM ServerAID M5100 Series upgrade helps organizations maintain uptime while improving overall system efficiency.