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Cisco C890-M5-RAIDCON2 | 12G SAS/SATA RAID controller v2, PCIe 3.0 x8, internal mini-SAS HD, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, cache + flash-backup capable

C890-M5-RAIDCON2

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Description

Enterprise-grade 12G SAS/SATA RAID adapter engineered for the C890 M5 platform, delivering high-throughput storage with robust data protection. Supports broad RAID levels and integrates with the server backplane for HDD/SSD arrays.

Features

- 12G SAS throughput for low-latency, high-IOPS arrays
- Flexible RAID protection options including dual-parity (RAID 6)
- Seamless integration with server backplane and management
- Cache and flash-backup capable for write protection (model-dependent)
- Optimized for mixed HDD/SSD deployments

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Technical Specifications

- Compatibility: UCS C890 M5 platform
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Device interfaces: 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA
- Connectivity: internal mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) to chassis backplane (server-dependent)
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Drive support: SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs via server backplane (2.5/3.5-inch as configured)
- Cache: controller cache with flash-backup support (if equipped; model-dependent)
- Management: configuration via system BIOS/IMC and OS utilities
- Maximum drives: dependent on installed backplane/cabling
- Use cases: performance tiers, mirrored OS volumes, parity-protected capacity pools

FAQs

Q: Is this controller compatible with the C890 M5 chassis/backplane?
A: Yes, it is intended for the UCS C890 M5 platform. Drive count and cabling depend on your specific backplane.

Q: Which drives are supported?
A: 12G SAS and 6G SATA HDDs/SSDs supported by the server backplane. NVMe drives are not supported on SAS RAID ports.

Q: What RAID levels are available?
A: RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 are supported; availability may vary by firmware and cache/license features.

Q: Does it include cache and a backup unit?
A: The controller is cache and flash-backup capable; cache and backup unit availability depends on the specific sub-model/package.

Q: How is it managed?
A: Configure through system BIOS/IMC or in-OS RAID management utilities provided for the platform.

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