Intel 8-Bay PCIe SAS/SATA Backplane Board with 2x SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD) Connectors. P/N: H88386-251.

This is a genuine Intel 8-Bay PCIe SAS/SATA Backplane Board (Intel P/N: H88386-251). Designed for use in Intel server chassis and systems, this backplane provides the essential connectivity for up to eight hot-swappable hard drives or SSDs. It features two SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD) connectors, allowing for a direct, high-speed connection to a SAS/SATA RAID controller or Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This backplane is a critical component for building or maintaining an Intel-based server with high-density storage, ensuring reliable power distribution and data transfer for all connected drives.

Key Features 

• Genuine Intel Part: Ensures perfect fit, function, and compatibility within Intel server chassis and with Intel RAID controllers.

• 8-Bay Drive Support: Provides connectivity for up to eight 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hot-swappable SAS or SATA drives (drive form factor depends on the server chassis).

• High-Speed Connectivity: Equipped with two SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD) connectors, each supporting four lanes of SAS/SATA traffic, ideal for 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA performance.

• PCIe Form Factor: While the drive interface is SAS/SATA, the "PCIe" in the description likely refers to its design for use in PCIe-based server architectures, ensuring high-speed data flow from the controller through the backplane to the drives.

• Hot-Swap Capability: Fully supports hot-swappable drives, allowing for the addition or removal of drives without powering down the server, which is essential for maintaining uptime.

• Reliable Data & Power Distribution: Provides stable and efficient power and data distribution to all connected drives, crucial for enterprise-grade reliability and data integrity.