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43W4296 IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS/SATA PCIe x8 RAID Controller Card for System x3550 M2

SKU:

43W4296

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • RAID controller card supporting SAS and SATA drives
  • PCIe x8 interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Compatible with IBM System x3550 M2 servers
  • Offers RAID levels 0, 1, 10 for data protection and performance
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$99.28
Product Overview

The IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS/SATA PCIe x8 RAID Controller Card is designed to enhance storage management in System x3550 M2 servers. It balances RAID functionality with broad drive compatibility, fitting well into mid-range server configurations that require dependable and flexible data handling.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 43W4296
Alternate Part Number 43W4296-01-CT
Technical Specification
Host Interface PCIe x8
Data Rate 6Gb/s per SAS lane
RAID Levels 0,1,5,10,50
Ports 8
Connectivity SAS,SATA
Compatibility IBM System x3550 M2
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor PCIe x8 (low-profile / half-height)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

This RAID controller card manages SAS and SATA drives to improve data storage performance and protection. It’s often found in IBM System x3550 M2 servers, helping streamline disk management and reliability in enterprise environments.

Built for servers requiring flexible storage configurations, the card is typically used by IT administrators who need efficient RAID solutions for data redundancy or increased throughput.

Key Features

  • Supports multiple RAID levels including 0, 1, and 10 for balanced performance and redundancy
  • Uses PCIe x8 interface to ensure fast communication with the server motherboard
  • Compatible specifically with IBM System x3550 M2 models for straightforward integration
  • Manages both SAS and SATA drives, allowing flexible storage options
  • Includes hardware-assisted RAID processing to offload CPU workload

This RAID controller card is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise servers where uptime and data integrity are critical. It plays a key role in maintaining reliable storage arrays and optimizing disk performance without burdening the main processor.


Use Cases

The 43W4296 RAID controller card is used to improve storage management and data protection in server environments.

How It's Used:

  • Implementing RAID arrays for data redundancy and performance
  • Managing mixed SAS and SATA drive configurations
  • Upgrading IBM System x3550 M2 servers for enhanced storage capabilities
  • Supporting enterprise applications requiring high availability
  • Reducing server downtime through reliable data protection

These use cases demonstrate the card's role in maintaining robust and efficient storage systems critical in enterprise IT infrastructures.


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43W4296 IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS/SATA PCIe x8 RAID Controller Card for System x3550 M2
43W4296 IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS/SATA PCIe x8 RAID Controller Card for System x3550 M2
$99.28