00AE878 - IBM M5100 512MB ServeRAID Cache Card

00AE878 - IBM M5100 512MB ServeRAID Cache Card

SKU: 00AE878 Brand: IBM Category: RAID Controller Memory
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About the 00AE878

This IBM 00AE878 delivers RAID Controller Memory functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 512 MB. Workload fit covers virtual desktop infrastructure (Citrix, VMware Horizon), Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic), enterprise data warehouse (Teradata, Vertica), and Hadoop/Spark cluster compute. Pro Disk Network supplies the 00AE878 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity

    512 MB

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Professionally tested — new available on request
  • Warranty

    90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty

    Coverage
    Advance replacement — we ship first, you return the faulty unit
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPN00AE878
ManufacturerIBM
CategoryRAID Controller Memory
Capacity512 MB
ConditionRefurbished — new available on request
Warranty90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty — advance replacement
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Returns — US

Summary

The 00AE878 is a IBM raid controller memory component with capacity 512 MB. Pricing on the 00AE878 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.

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Quick Answer: What servers is the 00AE878 compatible with?

The 00AE878 is a IBM raid controller memory module. Confirm DIMM rank, voltage, and speed against the target server's supported memory list before deployment - mixed configurations may downclock to the slowest installed module. For server-specific population diagrams, email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your server serial number.

How fast does the 00AE878 ship?

00AE878 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.

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Common Use Cases for 00AE878

The 00AE878 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • In-Memory Database — SAP HANA, Redis Enterprise, Apache Ignite, Aerospike — workloads that scale linearly with DRAM capacity.
  • Hyper-V Cluster Node — Windows Server 2019/2022 Hyper-V hosts with Storage Spaces Direct. Dynamic memory allocation makes higher-density DIMMs cost-effective.
  • AI / ML Training — PyTorch and TensorFlow workloads benefit from large host memory pools for dataset preprocessing and CPU-side feature engineering.
  • Tanzu / Kubernetes Workers — Worker node memory expansion for high-density container deployments. Plan for 8–16 GB per moderate Pod baseline.

What is the 00AE878?

The 00AE878 is a IBM server memory module with capacity 512 MB, manufactured by IBM. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of 00AE878

Pros

  • Lower cost than buying through the OEM channel
  • Same-day US shipping cuts deployment lead time

Cons

  • Server-grade DDR module — does not work in consumer desktops
  • Buffered (RDIMM) modules require server motherboards
  • Confirm voltage and channel rules before mixed-density installs

Frequently Asked Questions about 00AE878

Is the 00AE878 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 00AE878 as factory-original IBM inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned IBM servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
What servers is the 00AE878 compatible with?
The 00AE878 is a IBM raid controller memory module. Confirm DIMM rank, voltage, and speed against the target server's supported memory list before deployment - mixed configurations may downclock to the slowest installed module. For server-specific population diagrams, email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your server serial number.
How fast does the 00AE878 ship?
00AE878 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the 00AE878?
New 00AE878 units carry the full IBM manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 00AE878?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: RAID Controller Memory

Compatibility: Rank, Density, and Channel Population Rules

Quad-rank modules behave differently from dual-rank: most modern Xeon platforms support 1-2 DPC (DIMMs per channel) at full speed with single- and dual-rank modules but downclock with quad-rank above 1 DPC. RDIMM and LRDIMM are not interchangeable in the same channel. ECC and non-ECC cannot be mixed. Server motherboards expect server DIMMs — the 00AE878 is a server module and will not work in consumer desktop boards.

Pricing Strategy: New, Bulk, or Refurbished

If you are buying 16 or more modules at once, request a matched-lot quote: sequential manufacturing dates and serial numbers, which reduces variance in observed memory speeds across the channel. Pro Disk Network ships matched-lot orders for free on volumes of 16+.