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00AE811 IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA RAID Controller

SKU:
00AE811
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Supports SAS and SATA drives for versatile storage options
  • Offers hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
  • Includes 1GB onboard cache with battery backup for data protection
  • Compatible with IBM System x servers for enhanced storage management
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$151.00

Product Overview

The IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA RAID Controller manages multiple drive types and RAID levels to improve storage reliability in IBM System x servers. It fits into enterprise environments where flexible and dependable data management is important for daily operations.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 00AE811

Technical Specification

Chipset Broadcom / LSI SAS3008 (LSI 3008)
Host Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate 12Gb/s per port
RAID Levels 0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Cache 1GB DDR3 (onboard)
Ports 8
Connectivity SAS,SATA
Compatibility IBM System x servers (select models), compatible with IBM ServeRAID software

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Low-profile PCIe card
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

The IBM ServeRAID M5120 is a RAID controller designed to manage multiple SAS and SATA drives, improving data reliability and performance in server environments. It’s built for IT professionals who need efficient storage solutions in data centers or enterprise setups.

Often found in IBM System x servers, this controller helps streamline data storage tasks and protects against drive failures by enabling various RAID configurations. It’s commonly used where dependable and flexible storage management is critical.

Key Features

  • Supports multiple RAID levels including advanced options like RAID 6 and 60 for enhanced fault tolerance
  • 1GB cache memory with battery backup reduces risk of data loss during power interruptions
  • Compatible with SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage configurations
  • Integrated management tools simplify setup and monitoring of RAID arrays
  • Designed to fit into IBM System x servers, ensuring seamless integration

This controller often appears in enterprise data centers and business-critical server setups where uptime and data integrity are top priorities. Its role in maintaining storage reliability helps keep applications and services running smoothly.


Use Cases

The IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA RAID Controller is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments requiring robust and flexible storage solutions. It is well-suited for IT infrastructures that demand high availability and data integrity, such as data centers and large-scale virtualization platforms.

How It's Used:

  • Supporting high-performance storage arrays in IBM System x rack servers for mission-critical enterprise applications.
  • Enabling fault-tolerant RAID configurations in data centers managing large volumes of transactional data.
  • Facilitating storage virtualization in cloud service providers requiring scalable and reliable RAID solutions.
  • Enhancing data protection and recovery capabilities for remote office servers handling sensitive business workloads.
  • Optimizing storage reliability in storage clusters used for analytics and big data processing environments.

This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent data protection and flexible RAID management across diverse drive types. Its scalability and compatibility with IBM System x servers ensure that storage performance aligns with evolving enterprise workload demands.


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00AE811 IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA RAID Controller
00AE811 IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA RAID Controller
$151.00