IBM ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller for System x RAID controller

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

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