Name: 46M0851 IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 SAS SATA RAID Controller with Battery
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46M0851
Price: 97.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID Controller manages SAS and SATA storage devices with flexibility and reliability. It fits into enterprise servers to provide efficient RAID management, supporting a broad range of RAID levels while safeguarding data with its battery-backed cache. This controller is a practical choice for IT setups where storage performance and protection are priorities.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46M0851
Alternate Part Number	46M0851-16-CT

Technical Specification
Chipset	LSI SAS2008 (MegaRAID SAS ROC)
Host Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Data Rate	6 Gbps per SAS/SATA port; PCIe 2.0 x8 host bandwidth
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Cache	512 MB DDR3 (battery-backed cache)
Connectivity	6Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA
Compatibility	IBM System x / Lenovo System x servers; Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 2.0 x8 card (Low-profile / Full-height bracket)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The IBM ServeRAID M5015 is a robust RAID controller designed to manage and optimize your storage systems. It combines SAS and SATA drive compatibility, making it suitable for a wide range of server configurations. This controller is often found in enterprise environments where data reliability and performance are critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, the M5015 handles complex RAID configurations, enhancing both data protection and throughput. Its battery backup ensures that cached data is preserved during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of data loss. Key Features Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for flexible storage setups Delivers up to 6Gb/s SAS and 3Gb/s SATA interface speeds Includes advanced data protection with battery-backed cache Compatible with a variety of IBM server models for easy integration Offers robust management tools for monitoring and configuration This controller is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise servers requiring dependable data storage solutions. It plays a key role in maintaining system uptime and data integrity, especially in mission-critical scenarios where performance and reliability are essential.

Use Cases
The IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID Controller is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments requiring robust data storage management. It caters to IT professionals managing virtualized infrastructures or large-scale storage clusters where data protection and flexible RAID configurations are critical. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in data centers by ensuring high availability and redundancy for virtual machine storage volumes. Enhancing storage reliability in medium to large enterprise IT environments handling mixed SAS and SATA drive arrays. Facilitating backup and recovery operations in remote office or branch office setups where data integrity during power interruptions is vital. Optimizing storage performance in rack-mounted server configurations used for database management and real-time analytics workloads. Integrating into edge computing nodes where storage resilience and RAID flexibility support diverse application requirements. This RAID controller strengthens operational efficiency by enabling scalable and dependable storage architectures. Its battery-backed cache ensures data consistency, making it suitable for high-demand applications where minimizing downtime and maintaining data integrity are essential.

46M0851 IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCIe 2.0 x8 SAS SATA RAID Controller with Battery

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases