IBM 81Y4544 User Manual
IBM ServeRAID Adapter Quick Reference
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ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller
The ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x is the next-generation 6 Gbps SAS 2.0
external RAID controller. This adapter has two external mini-SAS connectors that can control up to 240
devices and supports global and dedicated hot-spare drives. The ServeRAID M5025 controller delivers a
full 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 RAID solution with the performance advantages of an extended cache and a
standard battery backup unit. With the attachment of the ServeRAID M5000 Advanced Feature Key, the
ServeRAID M5025 offers the option of RAID 6, RAID 60, and SED Encryption Key Management.
external RAID controller. This adapter has two external mini-SAS connectors that can control up to 240
devices and supports global and dedicated hot-spare drives. The ServeRAID M5025 controller delivers a
full 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 RAID solution with the performance advantages of an extended cache and a
standard battery backup unit. With the attachment of the ServeRAID M5000 Advanced Feature Key, the
ServeRAID M5025 offers the option of RAID 6, RAID 60, and SED Encryption Key Management.
Figure 5. ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller
Table 8. ServeRAID M5025 part numbers and feature codes
Description
Part number
Feature code
ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller
46M0830
0094
ServeRAID M5000 Series Advanced Feature Key (RAID 6, 60; SED support)*
46M0930
5106
IBM 3m SAS Cable (for connectivity to external SAS enclosures)
39R6531
3707
IBM 1m SAS Cable (for connectivity to external SAS enclosures)
39R6529
3708
ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key (FastPath;
CacheCade; RAID 6, 60; SED support)*
CacheCade; RAID 6, 60; SED support)*
81Y4426
A10C
* Note: The Advanced Feature Key and Performance Accelerator Key cannot be used at the same time. Only one
key can be installed onto the RAID controller.
key can be installed onto the RAID controller.