Name: 00KH415 IBM 2GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade for ServeRAID M5200 Controller
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00KH415
Price: 70.80 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM ServeRAID M5200 2GB Flash / RAID 5 Upgrade adds crucial flash memory to the M5200 RAID controller to improve RAID 5 performance and reliability. It fits well into enterprise server environments that depend on balanced storage speed and fault tolerance, supporting fast parity calculations and quicker rebuilds to keep data secure.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00KH415
Alternate Part Number	00KH415-16-HU

Technical Specification
RAID Levels	RAID 0,1,10,5
Cache	2GB Flash
Compatibility	IBM ServeRAID M5200

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Software/License Key
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The IBM ServeRAID M5200 2GB Flash / RAID 5 Upgrade equips your RAID controller with additional flash memory to streamline data handling and improve overall responsiveness. Built for servers needing robust data protection, it primarily enhances RAID 5 configurations by accelerating parity calculations and rebuild times. Often found in enterprise storage setups or data centers, this upgrade is ideal for system administrators and IT professionals focused on maintaining high availability and data integrity. It’s commonly used in environments where balancing performance with fault tolerance is critical. Key Features Increases cache size to 2GB for faster data processing Enables efficient RAID 5 parity operations Compatible with existing ServeRAID M5200 controllers without extra hardware Improves system recovery after drive failures Reduces downtime by speeding up RAID rebuilds This upgrade is typically deployed in business servers running critical applications or databases where uptime matters. By enhancing RAID 5 operations, it helps reduce the risk of data loss and accelerates maintenance tasks, leading to smoother server operation.

Use Cases
The 00KH415 IBM 2GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade is designed for enterprise data centers and mid-to-large scale IT infrastructures that require enhanced RAID performance and data integrity. It is particularly suited for environments utilizing the IBM ServeRAID M5200 controller where balancing high availability with efficient storage management is critical. How It's Used: Optimizing RAID 5 arrays in virtualization environments to accelerate parity calculations and reduce latency. Enhancing storage reliability in data centers hosting mission-critical applications that demand continuous uptime. Supporting rapid rebuilds in clustered storage setups to minimize downtime after disk failures. Facilitating improved fault tolerance in SMB networks that run mixed workloads with moderate storage demands. Boosting performance in rack-mounted enterprise servers managing large-scale database operations. This upgrade contributes to operational resilience by improving RAID 5 handling efficiency and rebuild speeds, enabling scalable storage solutions that can adapt to evolving enterprise workload demands without compromising data protection.

00KH415 IBM 2GB Flash RAID 5 Upgrade for ServeRAID M5200 Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases