This is a Dell EMC PowerEdge 12 Bay 3.5" SAS3/SATA3 HDD Backplane (P/N: 8N0NG, 08N0NG), specifically designed for Dell PowerEdge R540, R740, and R740XD Rack Servers. This crucial component enables the installation and connection of up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives within compatible Dell EMC PowerEdge 2U rack servers.
The backplane serves as the intermediary between your drives and the server's RAID controller or HBA, consolidating power and data connections. Supporting SAS3 (12Gb/s) and SATA3 (6Gb/s) data rates, it ensures that your drives operate at their maximum performance, crucial for demanding applications like virtualization, large databases, and high-capacity storage. This high-density backplane is ideal for configurations requiring significant raw storage capacity with 3.5-inch drives. As a genuine Dell EMC component, it ensures perfect compatibility, reliable hot-swap functionality, and optimal performance within your PowerEdge R540, R740, or R740XD server.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell EMC Part: Ensures perfect compatibility and reliable operation within specified PowerEdge rack servers.
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12-Bay 3.5" Support: Accommodates up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives.
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SAS3/SATA3 Compatibility: Supports high-speed 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA data transfer rates.
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Broad Server Compatibility: Designed for Dell PowerEdge R540, R740, and R740XD 2U Rack Servers.
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Hot-Swappable Drive Support: Enables drives to be added or removed without powering down the server.
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High-Capacity Storage Solution: Ideal for configurations requiring significant raw storage with 3.5" drives.
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Consolidated Connectivity: Simplifies cabling by routing power and data to the drives.
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Robust Construction: Built to enterprise standards for long-term reliability in data center environments.