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81Y4485 IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for System x

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81Y4485

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 512MB cache upgrade for IBM ServeRAID M5100 series controllers
  • Enhances RAID 5 performance and data redundancy
  • Compatible with IBM System x servers
  • Improves overall storage response times
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$125.00
Product Overview

The IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade enhances existing RAID controllers by expanding cache memory, which improves data processing speed and reliability. It fits into IBM System x servers, helping IT teams maintain faster and more efficient storage systems without major hardware changes.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 81Y4485
Alternate Part Number 81Y4485-02-UK
Technical Specification
RAID Levels RAID 5 (adds RAID 5 capability to ServeRAID M5100 Series)
Cache 512MB
Compatibility IBM System x servers with ServeRAID M5100 Series
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor 512MB cache module and RAID 5 upgrade license (upgrade kit)
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 IBM ServeRAID M5100 series 512MB cache upgrade is designed to boost the performance of your existing RAID controller. It specifically enhances RAID 5 configurations by providing additional cache memory, which helps speed up data access and improves system efficiency.

Often found in enterprise server environments, this upgrade is built for IBM System x servers that require reliable and efficient storage management. IT administrators and data center technicians benefit from the smoother data handling and increased throughput it offers.

Key Features

  • Increases cache memory capacity to 512MB, improving RAID 5 write speeds
  • Optimizes data redundancy and fault tolerance
  • Seamlessly integrates with IBM ServeRAID M5100 controllers
  • Supports higher I/O workloads for demanding applications
  • Helps reduce latency in storage operations

Typically deployed in data centers and server rooms, this cache upgrade plays a key role in maintaining smooth storage performance under load. It’s especially useful where RAID 5 is used for balancing fault tolerance with cost-effective storage.


Use Cases

The 81Y4485 upgrade is ideal for organizations looking to boost server storage capabilities and data protection in existing IBM System x environments.

How It's Used:

  • Installed on IBM System x servers with ServeRAID M5100 controllers
  • Upgrades cache memory to 512MB to improve RAID 5 performance
  • Enables efficient fault-tolerant storage configurations
  • Supports high-availability data storage applications
  • Facilitates faster data access in database management systems

By integrating this upgrade, IT teams can extend the life and efficiency of their server storage infrastructure while maintaining robust data protection standards.


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81Y4485 IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for System x
81Y4485 IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB Cache/RAID 5 Upgrade for System x
$125.00