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ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller for System x

Product Guide (withdrawn product)

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller for System x is an entry-level 6 Gbps SAS 2.0 PCI Express 2.0 RAID controller. The adapter features two internal mini-SAS connectors to drive up to 16 devices and supports the same base RAID 0, 1, and 10 feature set and drivers as the M5000 series controllers. With the attachment of the ServeRAID M1000 Advanced Feature Key, the ServeRAID M1015 offers the option of RAID 5 and SED Encryption Key management, catering to administrator cost concerns in an entry-level RAID environment. This RAID controller provides connectivity to internal direct-attach or expander-attached hard disk, solid-state, or self-encrypting drives.

Figure 1. ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller. A photograph of the ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller card. It is a green printed circuit board with various components, including a heatsink, a chip labeled 'LSI SAS2008', and two blue mini-SAS connectors.

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6 Gbps SAS 2.0 technology addresses data off-load bottlenecks in direct-access storage environments, doubling the transfer rate of the previous generation. SAS 2.0 is designed for backward compatibility with 3 Gbps SAS and 3 Gbps SATA hard drives. Regardless of drive speed, 6 Gbps ServeRAID adapters deliver significant performance improvements in read and write applications compared to their 3 Gbps predecessors.

Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) are based on new technology that prevents data access without authorization. These drives adhere to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Enterprise Security Subsystem Class specification and are National Security Agency qualified for government-grade encryption. If an SED is removed from its storage system or server, the data on it is encrypted and unusable without the appropriate security authorization.

Part number information

Table 1. Ordering part number and feature code

Description Part number Feature code
ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller 46M0831 0095
ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key 46M0832 9749

The ServeRAID M1015 part number includes the following items:

Figure 2. ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key. This illustration shows the ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key being attached to the ServeRAID M1015 controller, positioned just above the heatsink. The feature key is a small green circuit board with a connector, and the illustration highlights its connection point on the controller.

Specifications

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

Features

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following features:

ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key Features

The ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key enables the following features:

LSI SafeStore encryption services offer instant secure erase and local key management for SEDs. This technology significantly enhances data security on disk drives, preventing unauthorized access or modification due to theft, loss, or repurposing.

Note: To use the SED services of the ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key, self-encrypting drives must be used as listed in "Supported disk drives" (not detailed in this document).

Operating environment

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller is supported in the following environment:

Warranty

One-year limited warranty. When installed on a System x server, these cards assume the system's base warranty and any warranty upgrade. Batteries are consumables and therefore are not covered under warranty.

Supported Servers and Operating Systems

The ServeRAID M1015 is supported on the System x servers listed in Table 2.

Table 2. Supported System x servers (Part 1)

Description x3100 M3 x3200 M3 x3250 M3 x3350 x3500 x3400 M3 x3400 M3 x3455 x3500 x3500 M3
ServeRAID M1015 46M0831 N Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y

Table 2. Supported System x servers (Part 2)

Description x3550 x3550 M2 x3620 M3 x3630 M3 x3650 T x3650 M2 x3650 M3 x3655 x3690 X5 x3755 M3 x3850 M2 x3850 X5
ServeRAID M1015 N Y Y Y Y N Y* Y N Y N Y

* The ServeRAID M1015 also supports the Hot-Swap SAS/SATA 4 Pack HDD Kit option of the x3650 M2, part number 46D2516.

See the ServerProven Web site for the latest information about the adapters supported by each System x server type.

Supported operating systems

See the ServerProven Web site for the latest information about the specific versions and service packs supported. Click System x servers, then Disk controllers to see the support matrix. Click the check mark that is associated with the System x server in question to see the details of the operating system support.

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