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46M0969 IBM ServeRAID B5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID Controller Card for System x3550 M2

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46M0969

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID controller card for IBM System x3550 M2
  • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50
  • Offers hardware-accelerated RAID data protection
  • Compatible with SAS and SATA drives
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$499.00
Product Overview

The IBM ServeRAID B5015 PCIe RAID Controller Card manages data storage by providing hardware RAID support primarily for the IBM System x3550 M2. It fits into a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot, facilitating fast and reliable connection to multiple SAS and SATA drives, making it a practical choice for enterprise servers requiring balanced performance and data protection.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 46M0969
Alternate Part Number 46M0969-12-CT
Technical Specification
Chipset LSI SAS2008 (LSI/Avago/Broadcom SAS controller)
Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate 6 Gbps per port (SAS/SATA III)
RAID Levels 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Ports 8
Connectivity SAS, SATA (6Gb/s)
Compatibility IBM System x3550 M2 (compatible with IBM System x servers with a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot)
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor PCIe low-profile (half-height) card
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV


Product Description

The IBM ServeRAID B5015 RAID Controller Card is built for managing storage arrays with enhanced performance and reliability. It's commonly found in IBM System x3550 M2 servers, providing efficient RAID management for enterprise workloads.

System administrators and IT professionals often rely on this card to optimize data access speeds and protect against drive failures through hardware RAID configurations. Its compatibility with both SAS and SATA drives makes it versatile in various server setups.

Key Features

  • Hardware-accelerated RAID offloads processing from the CPU for better overall system performance
  • Supports multiple RAID levels for flexible data redundancy and performance options
  • Connects via PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, ensuring high bandwidth for data transfers
  • Compatible with a wide range of SAS and SATA hard drives
  • Integrates seamlessly with IBM System x3550 M2 servers for reliable storage management

This RAID controller is typically deployed in data centers or enterprise server environments where data integrity and uptime are critical. It helps maintain consistent access to stored information while minimizing downtime due to disk failures.

By handling RAID operations independently, the ServeRAID B5015 reduces the load on the host server, allowing other applications to run smoothly without storage bottlenecks.


Use Cases

The 46M0969 IBM ServeRAID B5015 RAID controller card is primarily used to manage and protect server storage arrays in enterprise environments.

How It's Used:

  • Configuring RAID arrays to optimize data redundancy and performance
  • Deploying in IBM System x3550 M2 servers to expand storage management capabilities
  • Enhancing fault tolerance in critical data center applications
  • Supporting virtualization environments with reliable storage solutions
  • Facilitating efficient data recovery processes through RAID configurations

By integrating this RAID controller, IT professionals can ensure robust data protection and improved storage efficiency within their server infrastructure.


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46M0969 IBM ServeRAID B5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID Controller Card for System x3550 M2
46M0969 IBM ServeRAID B5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID Controller Card for System x3550 M2
$499.00