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46M0970 — 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 6G ServeRAID B5015 Zero Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E-2.0x8 PMC-Sierra SSD Controller - 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→ 46M0970
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number46M0970
ManufacturerIBM
Form FactorSFF
FITS THESE MACHINES
Lenovo System x iDataPlex dx360 Server M3
Lenovo System x x3550 M3
Lenovo System x x3650 M3
Lenovo System x x3690 X5
Lenovo System x3850 X5
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH — SAS — 46M0970 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen — SAS — 46M0970 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | — | SAS — Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN 46M0970 CAP — SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Enterprise storage arrays and SANs
  • Direct-attached storage (DAS) expansion
  • Database tier storage (OLTP, OLAP)
  • Virtual machine datastore expansion
  • Backup-to-disk and disaster recovery targets
  • Content delivery and media streaming storage
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
46M0969CompatiblePARTNER
IBM SAS 6G ServeRAID B5015 Zero Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E-2.0x8 PMC-Sierra SSD Controller - Option
compatible
46M0971CompatiblePARTNER
IBM SAS 6G ServeRAID B5015 Zero Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E-2.0x8 PMC-Sierra SSD Controller - SBB
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
46M0969SUBSTITUTE
IBM SAS 6G ServeRAID B5015 Zero Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E-2.0x8 PMC-Sierra SSD Controller - FRU
IBM
46M0971SUBSTITUTE
IBM SAS 6G ServeRAID B5015 Zero Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E-2.0x8 PMC-Sierra SSD Controller - FRU
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 46M0970?
46M0970 is a IBM SAS 6G ServeRAID B5015 Zero Cache 2-Port INT SFF-8087 PCI-E-2.0x8 PMC-Sierra SSD Controller - Option manufactured by IBM.
What parts can replace 46M0970?
There are 2 known substitutes for 46M0970: 46M0969, 46M0971. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 46M0970 still available?
46M0970 is currently Unknown.
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