The ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 (49Y4731) offers a low-cost, enterprise-grade RAID solution for internal HDDs and integrates emerging SAS technology into an organization's storage infrastructure.

Ideal for supporting four HDDs in a space-constrained server configuration, the ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 comes in a standard PCIe form factor, enabling it to support a wide array of servers. Providing that additional peace of mind, your ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 is covered under IBM warranty. This adapter carries a one-year limited warranty or, when installed in a System x® Server, assumes your system's base warranty and any IBM ServicePac® upgrade.

Features and functions include:

• Support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E
• A PCI-Express x4 form factor
• The LSI 1064E Controller with 2 MB flash memory

Supported systems are IBM System x3200 M3, x3250 M3, and x3400 M2.

System management and RAID configuration are provided via MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) and IBM Director.

The ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller includes a one-year, limited warranty.1

With rigorous testing by IBM through the ServerProven® program, you can maintain a high degree of confidence that your System x server storage subsystems are compatible and will function reliably.

IBM Single Cable USB Conversion Option (UCO) (43V6147)

• 1.5 M USB cable
• USB keyboard and mouse connector and one VGA video connector on one end
• Connector with two ports for CAT5 server chaining on the other end
• Single pack equivalent to the already available IBM USB Conversion Option (UCO) (39M2895) four pack

The IBM Single Cable USB Conversion Option (UCO) carries a one-year parts-only limited warranty.1

1 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit

Technical information

Performance specifications

ServeRAID-BR10il Controller v2

• 3 Gbps per port
• RAID levels: 0, 1, and 1E
• uEFI support
• PCI-E gen 2 compatible
• PCI-E small form-factor design (MD2)
• One x4 mini-SAS internal SFF 8087 connectors
• 4-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI-Express
• Support for all major operating systems, including open-source drivers for Linux®

Supported systems are x3200 M3, x3250 M3, and x3400 M2.

Physical specifications

ServeRAID-BR10il (without mounting bracket)
 
Approximate height:  69.04 mm (2.72 in)
Approximate width:  167.82 mm (6.61 in)
Approximate depth:  14.45 mm (.57 in)
Approximate weight:  0.013 kg
 
ServeRaid-BR10il card with 3U bracket, screw
 
Approximate height: 20 mm (4.724 in )
Approximate width:  92 mm (3.622 in)
Approximate depth:  18.42 mm (0.725in )
Approximate weight:  0.09 kg (.2 lb)
 
ServeRaid-BR10il card 2U bracket, with screw
 
Approximate height:  79.2 mm  (3.118 in)
Approximate width:  27.1 mm  (1.067 in)
Approximate depth:  18.42 mm (0.725 in)
Approximate weight:  0.0485 kg 

Operating environment

Temperature:

• 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3000 ft)
• 10 to 32 degrees C (50 to 90 F) at 914 m to 2,133 (3,000 to 7,000 ft)

Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (noncondensing)

Agency approvals

• EN55022
• EN55024
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
• NZ AS3548/C Tick
• RRL for MIC (KCC)
• UL 94/V

Energy Star compliance

Is this product Energy Star Compliant? No

Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements

The ServeRAID-BR10il Controller is supported on the following IBM platforms.

 
System name   x3200 M3   Machine type  7327,     Model   All
                                       7328
              x3250 M3                 4251, 4252        All
              x3400 M2                 7836, 7837        All

System management and RAID configuration are provided via MegaRAID Storage Manager.

The IBM Single Cable USB Conversion Option (UCO) provides attachment of the supported server to the following IBM console switches:

• IBM Global 2 x 16 Console Manager (GCM2) (17352GX)
• IBM 1 x 8 Console Switch (17353LX)
• IBM 2 x 16 Console Switch (17354LX)
• IBM Local 2 x 8 Console Manager (LCM2) with Virtual Media (17351GX)

Software requirements

Support for all major operating systems:

• Microsoft® Windows® 2003
• Windows 2008
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
• VMware 3.5
• VMware 4.0
• 4690 Operating System V6

Compatibility

For latest compatibility information, visit

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations

None

Planning information

Additional cable orders required:

• ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 (49Y4731): No

Approximate installation time: 20 minutes

Packaging

One box

Shipment group

• ServRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2
• 2U bracket
• CD
• Safety flyer
• Quick install guide

Packaging dimensions

• Approximate height: 186 mm (7.323 in)
• Approximate width: 220 mm (8.661 in)
• Approximate depth: 48 mm (1.89 in)
• Approximate weight: 0.123 kg