Introduction

The ServeRAID M5110 and M5110e SAS/SATA controllers are 6 Gb SAS/SATA internal RAID controllers. This adapter and embeded controller are part of the ServeRAID M Series family of products that offers a complete server storage solution, consisting of RAID controllers, cache/flash modules, energy packs, and software feature upgrades in an ultra-flexible offerings structure.

These products are optimized to deliver the performance that is demanded by the ever-growing I/O requirements of today's enterprises. While M5110 comes as a small form factor PCIe adapter, M5110e comes integrated with the System x3650 M4 and x3750 M4 (8722) servers. These adapters also share a common set of upgrades, simplifying inventory management.

Figure 1. ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller (with optional cache installed)

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The ServeRAID M5110 and M5110e SAS/SATA controllers are optimized for high-performance, internal data storage with integration of the dual-core chip architecture, DDR3 1333 MHz cache memory, and PCIe 3.0 host interface. A portfolio of building blocks allows clients to design around a bottom-up approach and caters to a wide array of storage requirements. Upgrade features, such as support for RAID 6/60, performance optimization, and caching with SSDs, no longer require a hardware key. They are implemented through Features-on-Demand (FoD) software licenses.