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Cisco UCSC-RAID-M5 | UCS C-Series 12G SAS RAID Controller, 2GB Cache, 16 Drives

UCSC-RAID-M5

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Description

The UCS C-Series 12G Modular RAID Controller is a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA hardware RAID controller for Cisco UCS C220 M5 and C240 M5 rack servers. It suits virtualisation, database and general data-centre storage workloads where internal drives need hardware RAID protection.

This model carries 2 GB of flash-backed write cache and controls up to 16 internal SAS/SATA drives, making it a fit for mid-density drive configurations. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, plus JBOD mode. It installs in the server's dedicated internal modular controller slot, which leaves the PCIe slots free for other cards. Cache protection uses the Cisco supercap, UCSC-SCAP-M5, and the controller supports self-encrypting drives with local key management through CIMC or UCSM. No licence or subscription is required.

It is supported across C240 M5 SFF and LFF variants, with cabling to the drive backplanes handled by the chassis SAS/SATA cable. Supercap cables are CBL-SC-MR12GM5 for the C220 M5 and CBL-SC-MR12GM52 for the C240 M5.

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Features

- Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, plus JBOD mode
- 2 GB flash-backed write cache protected by a supercap
- Dedicated modular slot installation leaves PCIe slots free
- Works alongside up to two Cisco 12G 9400-8e SAS HBAs for external drive attach
- Supports self-encrypting drives (SED) with local key management via CIMC or UCSM
- Controls up to 16 internal SAS/SATA drives

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Product type: 12Gb/s SAS/SATA modular RAID controller
- Cache: 2 GB flash-backed write cache
- Maximum drives controlled: 16 internal drives
- Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- JBOD mode: Supported
- Interface speed: 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA
- Installation: Dedicated internal modular controller slot
- Cache backup: Supercap UCSC-SCAP-M5 required
- Supercap cable (C220 M5): CBL-SC-MR12GM5
- Supercap cable (C240 M5): CBL-SC-MR12GM52
- C240 M5 SFF 24-drive (UCSC-C240-M5SN): 16 front-loading SAS/SATA drives
- C240 M5 SFF 8-drive (UCSC-C240-M5S): 8 front plus 2 rear SAS/SATA drives
- C240 M5 LFF 12-drive (UCSC-C240-M5L): 12 front plus 2 rear SAS/SATA drives
- Licensing: No licence or subscription required

FAQs

Q: Does this RAID controller need a licence or subscription?
A: No. No licence or subscription is required to use the controller and its RAID levels.

Q: Which servers is it compatible with?
A: It is for Cisco UCS C220 M5 and C240 M5 rack servers, including the C240 M5 SFF and LFF variants. It installs in the dedicated internal modular controller slot, not a standard PCIe slot.

Q: How is the cache protected?
A: The 2 GB cache is flash-backed and relies on the Cisco supercap, UCSC-SCAP-M5. Supercap cables are CBL-SC-MR12GM5 for the C220 M5 and CBL-SC-MR12GM52 for the C240 M5.

Q: How does it differ from the UCSC-RAID-M5HD?
A: This model has 2 GB of cache and controls up to 16 drives. The UCSC-RAID-M5HD offers 4 GB of cache and up to 26 drives.

Q: Can I use it with external storage?
A: Only one RAID controller or HBA can occupy the internal modular slot. Up to two Cisco 12G 9400-8e SAS HBAs can be added in rear PCIe slots for external drive attach.

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