IBM 46M0970 System X ServerAID B5015 2-Port SSD Controller Card

Overview

The IBM System X ServerAID B5015 2-Port SSD Controller Card (part number 46M0970) delivers high-performance, reliable storage connectivity for mission critical servers. Designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM System X platforms, this controller card provides direct attach solid state drive support, enabling faster data access and reduced latency for demanding workloads.

Key Features

• Dual independent SSD ports for flexible configuration options
• Native PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures maximum bandwidth utilization
• Advanced error correction and wear leveling to extend drive life
• Hot-swap capable design minimizes downtime during maintenance
• Low power consumption reduces overall system energy costs
• Compatible with a wide range of enterprise SSDs from major vendors

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 46M0970
• Form Factor: Full height, half length PCIe card
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 (compatible with PCIe 2.0)
• Port Type: 2 x SATA III (6 Gbps) or SAS 12 Gbps connectors
• Supported Drive Capacity per port: Up to 16 TB
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg Celsius
• Power Supply: Draws less than 15 W from the host system
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012 and later, Linux distributions with kernel 3.10 or newer

Applications

This controller card is ideal for high-performance database servers, virtualization hosts, big data analytics platforms, and any environment that demands rapid storage response times. It also serves well in backup and disaster recovery appliances where fast write speeds are critical. By providing two dedicated SSD channels, the B5015 enables tiered storage architectures, allowing businesses to separate mission-critical workloads from less time-sensitive data while maintaining a single, streamlined hardware solution.