The IBM 43W4296 ServeRAID MR10i is a PCI Express RAID controller designed for IBM System x servers, providing hardware-based RAID functionality for SAS and SATA drives. It enables improved storage performance, redundancy, and data protection through multiple RAID configurations.
Built on an LSI SAS1078 controller, the MR10i is widely used in enterprise servers such as the System x3550 and x3650 M2, offering reliable internal storage management for business-critical workloads.
Key Features
- Supports SAS and SATA II (3Gb/s) drives
- Hardware RAID controller (offloads processing from CPU)
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface for high throughput
- Up to 8 internal drive connections
- Integrated with MegaRAID Storage Manager software
- Improves data redundancy and fault tolerance
- Designed for IBM System x servers
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 43W4296
- Model: ServeRAID MR10i
- Product Type: RAID Controller (SAS/SATA)
- Controller Chipset: LSI SAS1078
- Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8
- Drive Support: SAS / SATA (3Gb/s)
- Ports: Up to 8 internal SAS/SATA ports
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Form Factor: Full-height, half-length PCIe card
- Compatibility: IBM System x servers (x3200 M2, x3550 M2, x3650 M2, etc.)
- Management: MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM)
- Use Case: Enterprise storage management, RAID protection
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