IBM 81Y4485 512MB Flash Memory Cache Upgrade for M5100

IBM 81Y4485 512MB Flash Memory Cache Upgrade for M5100
IBM 81Y4485 512MB Flash Memory Cache Upgrade for M5100
The IBM 81Y4485 512MB Flash Memory Cache Upgrade is designed to boost the performance of IBM System x M5100 servers. By adding a high-speed flash cache module, this upgrade reduces latency, accelerates data access, and improves overall system respons... Read More
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  • In Stock: 47
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 81Y4485
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 81Y4485 512MB Flash Memory Cache Upgrade is designed to boost the performance of IBM System x M5100 servers. By adding a high-speed flash cache module, this upgrade reduces latency, accelerates data access, and improves overall system responsiveness for demanding workloads.

Key Features

  • 512 megabytes of non-volatile flash memory for rapid data caching
  • Plug-and-play installation compatible with IBM M5100 chassis
  • Enhances read/write throughput and reduces I/O bottlenecks
  • Low power consumption compared with traditional hard drive caches
  • Designed to operate reliably in 0 to 55 degrees Celsius ambient temperature range

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model/Part Number: 81Y4485
  • Memory Capacity: 512 MB
  • Memory Type: Flash (SLC)
  • Interface: PCIe 2.0 x1
  • Form Factor: Low profile card for M5100
  • Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
  • Power Draw: less than 5 W
  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008/2012, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi

Applications
This flash cache upgrade is ideal for environments that require fast data retrieval and high transaction rates. Typical use cases include:

  • Database servers handling high query volumes
  • Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems
  • Web and application servers with intensive I/O demands
  • Backup and archival solutions that benefit from quicker cache access

By integrating the IBM 81Y4485 flash cache, organizations can achieve noticeable performance gains without the need for costly hardware replacements, extending the life and efficiency of existing M5100 infrastructure.