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44E8696 — Storage Datasheet

IBM · DRIVE SFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane accepts SATA drives (not vice versa) Buy with tray when possible — saves cost vs separate tray
ALWAYS ASK: "Does it come with tray/caddy?"
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IBM SAS 3G ServeRAID MR10is 256Mb Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E x8 LSI 1078d Controller with Battery - Option. The unit ships in a SFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
SFF BAY→ 44E8696
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number44E8696
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorSFF
Capacity256MB
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo System x x3250 M2
Lenovo System x3200 M3
Lenovo System x3250 M3
Lenovo ThinkServer RD210
Lenovo ThinkServer RD220
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH 256MB SAS — 44E8696 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen 256MB SAS — 44E8696 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | 256MB | SAS — Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN 44E8696 CAP 256MB SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
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256MB Capacity
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • RAID cache protection during power loss events
  • Write-back cache enablement for storage controllers
  • Enterprise server data integrity assurance
  • Hot-swap battery/capacitor replacement in production
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
44E8695CompatiblePARTNER
IBM SAS 3G ServeRAID MR10is 256Mb Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E x8 LSI 1078d Controller with Battery - Option
compatible
44E8693CompatiblePARTNER
IBM SAS 3G ServeRAID MR10is 256Mb Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E x8 LSI 1078d Controller no Battery - P/N
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
44E8693SUBSTITUTE
IBM SAS 3G ServeRAID MR10is 256Mb Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E x8 LSI 1078d Controller no Battery - FRU
IBM
44E8695SUBSTITUTE
IBM SAS 3G ServeRAID MR10is 256Mb Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E x8 LSI 1078d Controller no Battery - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 44E8696?
44E8696 is a IBM SAS 3G ServeRAID MR10is 256Mb Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E x8 LSI 1078d Controller with Battery - Option manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 44E8696?
There are 2 known substitutes for 44E8696: 44E8695, 44E8693. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 44E8696 still available?
44E8696 is currently Unknown.
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