This is a Dell PowerEdge R640 10-Bay 2.5" NVMe SSD Backplane Board (P/N: NFNNV, 0NFNNV, PGJ49, 0PGJ49, 73V17, 073V17). This specialized backplane is designed to significantly enhance the storage capabilities of your Dell PowerEdge R640 rack server by providing direct support for high-performance NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs.
Configured for 10x 2.5" SFF (Small Form Factor) NVMe solid-state drives, this backplane allows you to leverage the full speed of NVMe technology for ultra-fast storage access. The "4-in-1 Configuration" typically refers to how the NVMe lanes are routed, indicating that a certain number of drives share PCIe lanes, optimized for performance and density within the R640's chassis. It connects directly to the server's motherboard via high-speed cables (usually PCIe signal cables, not included with the backplane itself) to provide dedicated pathways for NVMe storage. This backplane is a critical component for maximizing I/O performance and capacity for data-intensive applications, virtualization, and database workloads on your Dell PowerEdge R640 server.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell Part: Ensures perfect compatibility and reliable operation within the Dell PowerEdge R640 server.
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NVMe SSD Support: Specifically designed to accommodate 10x 2.5" NVMe Solid State Drives, enabling extreme storage performance.
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10-Bay Capacity: Provides connectivity for ten 2.5-inch NVMe drives, maximizing internal storage density.
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"4-in-1 Configuration": Optimizes NVMe lane allocation for balanced performance across multiple drives.
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High-Speed I/O: Leverages the full bandwidth of NVMe for significantly faster data access compared to SAS or SATA SSDs.
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2.5" SFF Form Factor: Compatible with standard 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs.
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Essential Component: Crucial for enabling NVMe storage functionality in compatible Dell PowerEdge R640 servers.
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Robust Design: Engineered for enterprise environments, ensuring durability and stable performance.