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• 6 Gbps per SAS port
• uEFI support
• PCI-e small form-factor design (MD-2)
• Four x1 internal SATA / one x4 external SFF-8088 connectors
• 8-lane Gen 2 PCI-Express
• Connection to both SAS and SATA HDDs, and SSDs
• Connection to internal and external tape drives
• Connection to external storage controllers
• Support for all major operating systems, including open-source drivers for Linux®
• Initiator Target Firmware (IT)
• Non-RAID
ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Remote Mount Cable (68Y7396)
The ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Remote Mount Cable offers a cost-effective,
enterprise-grade remote battery mounting solution to an organization's storage
infrastructure.
Features and functions:
• 24-inch cable length for flexible battery mounting
• Allows for ServeRAID M5000 Series SAS/SATA Controllers to be configured with a
remote mounted battery
Warranty: One year parts only
Key prerequisites
The 6Gb adapters can be used on supported System x® servers with an available
PCI Express® expansion slot.
Planned availability date
• May 31, 2010:
– IBM 6Gb SAS HBA (46M0907)
– IBM 6Gb SSD HBA (46M0983)
– 2U Bracket for ServeRAID M1015 SAS Controller or 6Gb SSD HBA (46M0984)
– 2U Bracket for IBM 6Gb SAS HBA (46M0985)
– SAS 710MM Cable (69Y4439)
• June 21, 2010:
– ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Remote Mount Cable (68Y7396)
Description
Based on LSI's SAS2008 chip, the IBM 6Gb SAS HBA allows you to attach external
storage enclosures and provide 3Gb or 6Gb tape storage connectivity for data-
archiving applications to realize a higher level of performance. This controller is ideal
for supporting server applications where high levels of sustained read and write
operations are required.
Features:
• Investment protection
• Ease of use