IBM ServeRAID M-Series family of products offers enterprise-class RAID solutions to enhance the server storage subsystem, enabling the use of both SAS and SATA media
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 114-144August 26, 2014
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The ServeRAID M-Series family of products can provide state-of-the-art RAID solutions with all the benefits that enterprise-grade RAID offers.
Portfolio richness:
- A comprehensive portfolio of products ranging from entry RAID to enterprise-class flash-based controllers available as integrated and adapter form factors
- Upgrade features such as support for SED, performance optimization and caching with SSDs, and Features on Demand (FoD)
Consistency:
- Management of all products through MegaRAID management tools to help significantly reduce qualification time, personnel training, and management overhead
- Easy transition to the new portfolio for clients migrating from the current generation of 6 Gbps controllers
Flexibility:
- An entire portfolio of building blocks that allows clients to design around a bottoms-up approach and caters to a wide array of storage requirements
- Over three times the granularity in offerings configurability to optimize client implementations
Performance:
- Optimized for high-performance SSDs with integration of dual-core chip architecture, 1866 MHz DDR3, and PCIe Gen 3 technologies
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| Overview |
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ServeRAID M-Series SAS/SATA Controllers for IBM® System x®
These products are optimized to deliver performance demanded by the ever-evolving I/O requirements of today's enterprises. They integrate popular disk media such as SAS and SATA HDDs and solid-state disks into an organization's storage infrastructure.
The ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller is a small form factor PCIe adapter that provides two (x4) external mini-SAS HD connectors with eight lanes of 12 Gbps SAS and eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 to facilitate high data transfer rates. The controller boasts several standard features including RAID 0/1/5/10/50, 2 GB of 72-bit 1866 MHz DDR3 cache to enhance performance, and flash-backed-cache-offload, which allows clients to have an extended-life energy source for cached data protection in their storage subsystem. Additional upgrades are available to optimize SSD performance, support RAID Levels 6 and 60, and add SSD caching support.
Providing that additional peace of mind, your ServeRAID M-Series portfolio is covered under IBM warranty. All adapters carry a 1-year limited warranty or, when installed in a System x server, assume your system's base warranty and any IBM ServicePac® upgrade.
Features and functions of the ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller (00AE938):
- Up to 12 Gbps per port
- 72-bit 1866 MHz DDR3 cache with flash-backed-cache-offload
- RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50
- Upgradeable to RAID Levels 6 and 60
- x8 lane PCI Express® 3.0
- LSI SAS3108 Dual-core RAID on Chip (ROC)
- PCI Low Profile - MD2 form factor
- Two (x4) mini-SAS HD external connectors
- Support for self-encrypting drives
- S.M.A.R.T. support
Warranty
ServeRAID options offer a 1-year limited warranty 1 or, when installed in a System x server, assume your system's base warranty and any IBM ServicePac upgrade.
IBM RDX 2.0 TB Cartridge
IBM RDX features a high-capacity, shock-resistant 2.0 TB cartridge, making your storage options extremely flexible. The RDX USB 3.0 docking stations are offered in external stand-alone and internal 5.25-inch half height units to seamlessly integrate into your System x or BladeCenter® environment. The USB interface ensures a simple installation while providing high performance, with sustained transfer rates of up to 96 Mbps.
Features and functions:
- Cost-effective and highly secure removable disk technology
- Up to 96 Mbps native USB transfer rate
- Up to 2.0 TB native capacity
- Hot-plug capability
- Internal form factor of 5.25-inch, convertible to 3.5-inch form factor in certain configurations
The RDX 2.0 TB Cartridge carries a 1-year limited warranty 1.
1 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit
Alternatively, this information is available through your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
With respect to on-site service, IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely.
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| Key prerequisites |
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SAS/SATA Controllers can be used on supported System x servers with an available PCI Express expansion slot.
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| Planned availability date |
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- September 12, 2014:
- ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (00AE938)
- August 29, 2014:
- RDX 2.0TB Cartridge (00KC506)
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| Description |
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ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (00AE938)
- Stand-alone RAID adapter with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 in an x8 lane PCI Express 3.0 low-profile MD2 form factor
- Two (x4) external mini-SAS HD connectors with eight lanes of 12 Gbps SAS
- 72-bit 1866 MHz DDR3 cache for enterprise performance
- Flash-backed-cache-offload with a long-life energy source in case of an unexpected power outage
- Upgradeable features to enable RAID 6 and 60, performance optimization, and caching with SSDs
Compatibility: The following Features on Demand (FoD) options can be used to upgrade ServeRAID M5225-2GB Controller functionality:
- ServeRAID M5200 Series RAID 6 Upgrade for IBM Systems-FoD (47C8706)
- ServeRAID M5200 Series Performance Accelerator for IBM Systems-FoD (47C8710)
- ServeRAID M5200 Series SSD Caching Enabler for IBM Systems-FoD (47C8712)
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Machine Part
Description type Model Feature SEO number
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA 3331 HC1 A5ND 00AE938 00AE938
Controller for IBM System x
RDX 2.0 TB Cartridge 3331 HC1 AS3K 00KC506 00KC506
The following are features already announced for the 3331, 3837, 5455, 5457, 5458, 5460, 5466, 7158, 7160, 7383, 7912, 7914, 7915, and 8752 machine types:
Description MT Model Feature
Super Cap Cable 425mm for ServRAID M5200 Series
Flash 5455 AC1 A47G
MC1
Super Cap Cable 425mm for ServRAID M5200 Series
Flash 5457 AC1
MC1
Super Cap Cable 425mm for ServRAID M5200 Series
Flash 7912 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 3331 HC1 A5ND
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 3837 AC1
AC2
AC3
AC4
AC5
AC6
AC7
MC1
MC2
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 5455 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 5457 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 5458 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 5460 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 5466 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 7158 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 7160 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 7383 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 7912 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 7914 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 7915 AC1
MC1
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x 8752 AC1
MC1
RDX 2.0 TB Cartridge 3331 HC1 AS3K
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters 5466 AC1 AS3L
MC1
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters 7158 AC1
MC1
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters 7160 AC1
MC1
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters 8752 AC1
MC1
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller (00AE938)
- Approximate height: 68.44 mm (2.694 in.)
- Approximate width: 17.21 mm (0.677 in.)
- Approximate depth: 169.53 mm (6.674 in.)
- Approximate weight: 0.116 kg (4.1 oz)
Shipping dimensions
- Approximate height: 5.6 cm (2.2 in.)
- Approximate width: 15 cm (5.9 in.)
- Approximate depth: 24.9 cm (9.8 in.)
- Approximate weight: 0.5 kg (18 oz)
Hardware requirements
The controller must be installed in a selected System x server.
Agency approvals
- UL
- cUL
- IEC60950
- EMC
- FCC
- TUV
- CE
- VCCI
- BSMI
- C-tick
- KC
Standards
None
Operating environment
- Temperature:
- Operating: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) at 0 to 5,000 m (16,404 feet)
- Storage and transit: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) at 10,700 m (35,105 feet)
- Relative humidity: 8% to 93% (noncondensing)
- Maximum altitude: 5,000 m (16,404 ft)
Homologation
This product is not certified for direct connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions.
Software requirements
The IBM ServeRAID M5225-2GB product option is supported on the following major operating systems:
- Microsoft™ Windows™ Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux™ 6
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
- VMware vSphere 5.0
- VMware vSphere 5.1
Compatibility
- Support for popular network operating systems
- ServerProven® testing, which verifies that servers, HDDs, and the controllers will function properly
For latest compatibility information, visit
Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.
Limitations
None.
Additional information is available at
User group requirements
This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies the requirements from one or more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups include COMMON, COMMON Europe, Guide Share Europe (GSE), InterAction (Australia/New Zealand), Japan Guide Share (JGS), and SHARE Inc.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
The IBM ServeRAID M5225-2GB product is designed as customer setup. Customer installation instructions are shipped with each option part.
Cable orders
RAID cables
- 0.6m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) (00Y2459)
- 1.5m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) (00Y2461)
- 3m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) (00Y2463)
- 6m SAS Cable (mSAS HD to mSAS) (90Y7682)
Installability
The IBM ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller requires about 20 minutes for installation.
Installation includes unpacking, attaching a customer-provided power cord, setting up, and powering on.
Packaging
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller option
Product Package description Boxes
ServeRAID M5225-2GB Option Unit Box 1
SAS/SATA Controller
for IBM System x
Contents:
ServeRAID M5225-2GB controller with 3U bracket
2U bracket
Offload Power Module
Two power module cables
CD with Pub (including UG and QIG)
Important Notices Flyer
Warranty
The ServeRAID M5225-2GB Controller is shipped as a single package. Other items are in zipped bags.
Retail only
Packaging dimensions and weight
- Single box (HxDxW): 5.6 cm (2.2 in.) x 24.9 cm (9.8 in.) x 15.0 cm (5.9 in.)
- Package weight: 0.5 kg (18 oz)
Note: All measurements are approximate.
Security, auditability, and control
It is a customer's responsibility to ensure that the server is secure to prevent sensitive data from being removed.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
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Terms and conditions features section
MES discount applicable
No.
Field installable feature
Yes.
Warranty period
One year.
An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed.
Customer setup
Yes.
Machine code
No license terms apply.
Optional features warranty period
One year.
ServeRAID options offer a 1-year limited warranty 1.
- Warranty period: One year
- Service type (IOR/IOE/CCE/CCR): CRU
- Maintenance agreement: No
- Optional upgrade: No
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Description number
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller 00AE938
for IBM System x
RDX 2.0 TB Cartridge 00KC506
The following are features already announced for the 3331 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
HC1 A5ND MES
RDX 2.0 TB Cartridge
HC1 AS3K MES
The following are features already announced for the 3837 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
AC2 Initial
AC3 Initial
AC4 Initial
AC5 Initial
AC6 Initial
AC7 Initial
MC1 Initial
MC2 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 5455 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
Super Cap Cable 425mm for ServRAID M5200 Series
Flash
AC1 A47G Initial
MC1 Initial
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 5457 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
Super Cap Cable 425mm for ServRAID M5200 Series
Flash
AC1 A47G Initial
MC1 Initial
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 5458 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 5460 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 5466 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters
AC1 AS3L Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7158 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters
AC1 AS3L Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7160 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters
AC1 AS3L Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7383 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7912 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
Super Cap Cable 425mm for ServRAID M5200 Series
Flash
AC1 A47G Initial
MC1 Initial
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7914 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7915 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 8752 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Model Feature Both RP
Description number number support CSU MES
ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for IBM
System x
AC1 A5ND Initial
MC1 Initial
2U bracket for x2 mini-SAS HD low
profile-external-storage adapters
AC1 AS3L Initial
MC1 Initial
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