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Product Overview |
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The IBM ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA RAID Controller provides reliable RAID management in IBM System x server environments. It balances performance and data protection by supporting multiple RAID levels and interfacing with both SAS and SATA drives, fitting well into enterprise storage setups. |
General Information |
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| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 00AE809 |
Technical Specification |
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| Chipset | LSI SAS2008 (Broadcom/Avago LSI SAS2008) |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Data Rate | 6 Gbit/s per port (SAS/SATA III) |
| RAID Levels | RAID 0,1,5,10,50,JBOD |
| Ports | 8 |
| Connectivity | SAS,SATA |
| Compatibility | IBM System x / Lenovo servers; Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, SLES), Microsoft Hyper-V |
Physical Characteristics |
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| Form Factor | Low-profile (half-height) PCIe add-in card |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus |
Product Description |
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The IBM ServeRAID M5016 is a RAID controller that manages storage drives to improve performance and data reliability. It's often found in enterprise servers where managing multiple SAS or SATA drives efficiently is crucial. Built for data centers and IT professionals, it helps ensure critical business data remains accessible and protected. Key Features
This controller typically appears in mid-range server setups where reliability and speed are important. It helps maintain smooth server operation and reduces downtime risk, playing a key role in data storage infrastructure. |
Use Cases |
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The IBM ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA RAID Controller is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and medium to large-scale server environments where reliable storage management and data integrity are critical. IT professionals managing IBM System x servers utilize this controller to optimize storage configurations and maintain high availability under demanding workloads. How It's Used:
This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by offloading RAID processing from the CPU and enabling flexible storage tiering. Its compatibility with multiple RAID levels and drive types allows businesses to scale storage solutions while maintaining consistent performance and robust data protection across diverse server deployments. |