44W3394 Overview
Upgrade your server’s storage performance with the Lenovo 44W3394 ServeRAID M5200 Series Cache RAID Controller Card—a high-efficiency, enterprise-grade solution built to accelerate RAID functionality, increase reliability, and optimize data throughput. Ideal for demanding IT environments, this cache module unlocks advanced RAID capabilities (RAID 5/6/50/60) on Lenovo’s ServeRAID M5210 and M5210e controllers, transforming basic setups into high-performance, fault-tolerant storage systems.
Designed for Lenovo System x servers, the 44W3394 delivers faster caching with ECC-protected DDR3 memory and power-safe flash backup, ensuring critical data remains protected even during power loss. When paired with a supercapacitor, this cache module preserves cached writes, enabling automatic recovery upon reboot.
For businesses running virtualization, heavy database operations, or mission-critical applications, the 44W3394 is a must-have upgrade to enhance performance, reliability, and flexibility—without replacing your existing RAID controller.
🛠️ Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 44W3394 |
| Product Type | Cache RAID Controller Module |
| Compatibility | Lenovo ServeRAID M5210 / M5210e Controllers |
| Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Cache Capacity | 1GB (Flash-backed; other versions available in 1GB/2GB/4GB with supercapacitor support) |
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 10 (default); RAID 5, 50 (with cache); RAID 6, 60 (with optional FoD license) |
| Interface Type | PCIe 3.0 x8 via parent controller |
| Form Factor | Add-on module |
| Power Loss Protection | Flash-based backup (requires supercapacitor) |
| Supported Features | Auto resume on reboot, SSD Caching (CacheCade), FastPath, Global Hot Spare, Patrol Read, Online Capacity Expansion, RAID Migration |
| Management Tools | MegaRAID Storage Manager, HII (pre-boot configuration) |
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