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81Y4426 Lenovo ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key

SKU:
81Y4426
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Enables RAID 6 and RAID 60 support
  • Enhances I/O performance with MegaRAID FastPath technology
  • Supports CacheCade for hybrid SSD and HDD environments
  • Provides data restoration with MegaRAID Recovery
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$416.89

Product Overview

The Lenovo 81Y4426 ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key is an essential upgrade for businesses utilizing ServeRAID controllers. With enhanced RAID support, improved SSD performance, and advanced data protection features, this hardware key ensures optimal storage efficiency and security for enterprise applications.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 81Y4426
Alternate Part Number 81Y4426-04-CT

Technical Specification

RAID Levels Adds support for RAID 6 and RAID 60
Compatibility ServeRAID M5025, M5015, M5014 SAS/SATA Controllers

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Field-upgradeable hardware key
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

The Lenovo 81Y4426 ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key is an advanced hardware upgrade designed to enhance the capabilities of compatible ServeRAID controllers. Specifically compatible with ServeRAID M5025, M5015, and M5014 SAS/SATA controllers, this accelerator key enables RAID 6 and RAID 60 support, providing greater data redundancy and protection against drive failures.

In addition to expanded RAID capabilities, the key integrates a suite of performance-enhancing features. MegaRAID FastPath optimizes I/O operations per second (IOPS) for SSDs, significantly boosting read and write speeds. MegaRAID CacheCade enables efficient data-tiering in hybrid storage environments by intelligently managing SSD and HDD usage. MegaRAID Recovery provides snapshot functionality for quick and reliable data restoration, while LSI SafeStore offers secure management of self-encrypting drives (SEDs), enhancing data security.

This field-upgradeable hardware key is a crucial enhancement for enterprise storage solutions, improving both performance and reliability in demanding IT environments.

Key Features

  • Supports RAID 6 and RAID 60 for increased data protection
  • MegaRAID FastPath enhances SSD performance with improved IOPS
  • MegaRAID CacheCade enables intelligent data-tiering in hybrid SSD/HDD setups
  • MegaRAID Recovery provides snapshot-based data restoration for improved reliability
  • LSI SafeStore ensures secure management of self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
  • Field-upgradeable hardware key for seamless integration into existing storage systems

Use Cases

The Lenovo 81Y4426 ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization environments where enhanced RAID configurations and optimized SSD performance are critical. IT administrators managing mixed storage arrays benefit from its ability to boost I/O throughput and ensure data integrity.

How It's Used:

  • Data centers running high-density virtualization workloads requiring RAID 6 or RAID 60 for redundancy and performance.
  • Enterprise storage clusters leveraging hybrid SSD and HDD arrays to accelerate read/write operations using CacheCade technology.
  • Remote office servers that demand enhanced data restoration capabilities to minimize downtime with MegaRAID Recovery.
  • Cloud service providers optimizing multi-tenant storage environments for improved I/O responsiveness with MegaRAID FastPath.
  • Financial institutions where transactional databases rely on fast, resilient RAID configurations to maintain operational continuity.

This accelerator key supports operational efficiency by enabling advanced RAID features and caching mechanisms tailored for demanding workloads. It allows organizations to scale storage performance while maintaining data protection across diverse infrastructure deployments.


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81Y4426 Lenovo ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
81Y4426 Lenovo ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
$416.89