# SAS/SATA RAID controller IBM M5015 46M0829-RFB with 1GB cache

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**Data updated:** 2026-01-12 19:28 (EET)
**Category:** I/O Adapters & Controllers
**Manufacturer:** IBM
**Manufacturer code:** 46M0829-RFB
**EAN:** 883436054386
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

IBM M5015 (46M0829-RFB) is a SAS/SATA RAID controller with 1GB onboard cache. It provides hardware RAID functionality for server and storage systems, supporting multiple RAID levels and connecting SAS and SATA drives. Suitable for improving data protection, performance and management in small to medium enterprise servers and storage arrays.

## Long description

IBM M5015 (46M0829-RFB) is a SAS/SATA RAID controller with 1GB onboard cache designed for server and storage systems. It delivers hardware RAID capabilities that support multiple RAID levels and connects both SAS and SATA drives. The controller is intended to improve data protection, read/write performance and storage management in small to medium enterprise servers and storage arrays. The model number 46M0829-RFB and IBM branding identify this unit as compatible with typical server backplanes and drive enclosures that accept PCIe RAID controllers.
Advantages
The IBM M5015 provides dedicated RAID processing with 1GB cache to reduce host CPU involvement and accelerate disk operations. It supports a variety of RAID levels for flexible deployment and offers compatibility with SAS and SATA devices to accommodate mixed-drive environments. Firmware-level management simplifies configuration and monitoring, while hardware RAID improves data redundancy and recovery options compared with software-only solutions.
Suitable for
 Small to medium enterprise servers requiring improved storage performance and data protection
 Storage arrays where combining SAS and SATA drives is necessary
 Systems that need hardware RAID offload to reduce host CPU load
 Backup and archival servers that benefit from configurable RAID levels
Key specifications
 Brand: IBM
 Model / MPN: M5015 / 46M0829-RFB
 Interface: SAS/SATA (host connection via PCIe, controller supports SAS and SATA drives)
 Onboard cache: 1GB
 Function: Hardware RAID controller supporting multiple RAID levels
 EAN: 883436054386
How to use
Install the IBM M5015 into an available PCIe slot on a compatible server motherboard following the server and controller installation instructions. Connect SAS or SATA drive channels to the controller using compatible cables or backplane connectors. Power on the system and enter the controller’s firmware/BIOS utility to configure RAID arrays, initialize drives and set cache policies according to the workload. Install or update driver and management software in the host operating system to enable advanced monitoring and management functions.
Usage recommendations
For reliable operation, use drives and cables that meet the controller’s specifications, keep firmware and drivers up to date, and configure appropriate RAID levels and cache policies for your workload (for example RAID 10 for performance and redundancy, RAID 5/6 for capacity with parity). Monitor array health regularly and maintain backups for critical data.

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