Datasheet

IBM System x3750 M4 (E5-4600 v2) 14
Controllers for internal storage
Table 7 lists the RAID controllers and SAS HBAs used for the internal disk storage of the x3750 M4
server.
Table 7. RAID controllers for internal storage
Part number Feature code Description Maximum
supported
Models
where used
None A3QA SeveRAID M5210e SAS/SATA Controller 1 (integrated) All
46C9110 A3YZ ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller 3 -
47C8675 A3YY N2215 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x 3 -
The integrated ServeRAID M5210e SAS/SATA controller in a chip on the system board for machine type
8752. It has the following specifications:
LSI SAS3108 RAID on Chip (ROC) controller.
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Eight internal SAS/SATA ports.
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Two internal x4 HD Mini-SAS connectors (SFF-8643).
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PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface.
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Support for RAID 0, 1, and 10 standard
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Support for RAID 5, 50, 6, and 60 with optional upgrades.
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Optional onboard data cache: 1 GB (no battery backup), or 1 or 2 GB with flash backup
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Optional support for self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with MegaRAID SafeStore.
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Note: The drives and backplanes currently supported in the x3750 M4 operate at 6 Gbps speeds, so the
M5210e will also operate at 6 Gbps.
For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks® Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid
Note: The supported adapters for internal storage need to be installed in slots 1, 2 and 3 because of cable
routing requirements. One of the supported riser cards must be installed. These slots also require that
Processor 2 be installed.