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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46C9030
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.65lb
- Dimensions: 16.00in x 12.00in x 3.00in
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Overview
The IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series Enablement Kit for Flex System X440 (part number 46C9030) is a comprehensive solution that adds high-performance, enterprise-grade RAID capabilities to the IBM Flex System X440 chassis. Designed for data-intensive workloads, this kit integrates seamlessly with the Flex System architecture, delivering reliable storage acceleration, advanced data protection, and simplified management for virtualized and cloud environments.
Key Features
- Supports up to eight 2.5 inch SAS or SATA drives for flexible capacity planning
- Provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 configurations for balanced performance and redundancy
- Built-in cache memory with optional battery backup to protect write data during power loss
- Integrated with IBM Flex System management tools for unified monitoring and provisioning
- Hot-swap drive capability minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades
- Scalable bandwidth up to 12 Gbps per controller for fast data access
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 46C9030
- Form factor: 1U rack-mountable enablement kit
- Controller: Dual IBM ServeRAID M5100 controllers with active-active configuration
- Cache: 2 GB DDR3 cache per controller, expandable to 8 GB
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- Supported drives: SAS 12 Gbps and SATA 6 Gbps, 2.5 inch form factor
- Maximum raw capacity: up to 96 TB (12 TB per drive, 8 drives)
- Power consumption: typical 120 watts, peak 150 watts
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 1.75 inches height, 17.5 inches width, 21.5 inches depth
Applications
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) where fast storage response improves user experience
- Database servers requiring high IOPS and data protection for critical transactions
- Backup and archival solutions that benefit from RAID redundancy and cache acceleration
- Private cloud deployments that need scalable storage integrated with IBM Flex System management
- High-performance computing (HPC) clusters that demand low latency access to large data sets
By adding the IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series Enablement Kit to your Flex System X440, you gain a robust, scalable storage platform that enhances performance, protects data, and simplifies administration across a wide range of enterprise workloads.