IBM 46M0918 6Gbps PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card

IBM 46M0918 6Gbps PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card
IBM 46M0918 6Gbps PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card
The IBM 46M0918 6Gbps PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card delivers enterprise-class storage performance and reliability for demanding data-center environments. Designed for high-throughput workloads, this controller supports both SAS and SAT... Read More
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$29.95
  • In Stock: 22
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 46M0918
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 46M0918 6Gbps PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card delivers enterprise-class storage performance and reliability for demanding data-center environments. Designed for high-throughput workloads, this controller supports both SAS and SATA drives, enabling flexible, scalable storage solutions that can be tailored to a wide range of applications.

Key Features

  • 6Gbps per lane SAS/SATA interface for fast data transfer rates
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface ensures maximum bandwidth utilization
  • Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for data protection and performance optimization
  • Advanced error detection and correction with CRC and ECC mechanisms
  • Hot-swap drive support for uninterrupted maintenance and upgrades
  • Integrated RAID management software with web-based GUI and command-line tools
  • Low latency and high IOPS suitable for virtualization, databases and backup

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 46M0918
  • Form Factor: Full-height, half-length PCIe card
  • Bus Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
  • Supported Drives: Up to 8 SAS/SATA devices (12Gb/s per port)
  • Maximum Bandwidth: 6Gbps per lane, up to 48Gbps aggregate
  • RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Cache Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (optional battery-backed)
  • Operating System Compatibility: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V
  • Power Consumption: Approx. 15 W typical

Typical Applications

  • Virtualized server farms requiring high I/O throughput
  • Database platforms that demand low latency and data redundancy
  • Enterprise backup and archival systems with mixed SAS/SATA drive pools
  • High-performance computing (HPC) clusters and analytics workloads
  • Media streaming and content delivery networks that need sustained bandwidth

By integrating the IBM 46M0918 RAID controller, organizations can achieve superior storage efficiency, robust data protection, and the flexibility to expand as their data needs grow.