Dell 3W8K4 Backplane HDD SAS/SATA 2x 2.5 PowerEdge C8220X Blade

Dell 3W8K4 Backplane HDD SAS/SATA 2x 2.5 PowerEdge C8220X Blade
Dell 3W8K4 Backplane HDD SAS/SATA 2x 2.5 PowerEdge C8220X Blade
OverviewThe Dell 3W8K4 Backplane HDD SAS/SATA is a high-performance storage connector designed for the PowerEdge C8220X blade server. This backplane supports two 2.5-inch drives and provides flexible SAS and SATA connectivity, enabling you to tailor ... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Dell
  • Model or Part: 3W8K4
  • Note: Genuine Dell branded.
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell 3W8K4 Backplane HDD SAS/SATA is a high-performance storage connector designed for the PowerEdge C8220X blade server. This backplane supports two 2.5-inch drives and provides flexible SAS and SATA connectivity, enabling you to tailor storage solutions to the demands of virtualisation, database, and high-throughput workloads. Engineered for reliability and easy installation, it maximises the density of the C8220X platform while maintaining hot-swap capability for uninterrupted service.

Key Features

  • Dual 2.5-inch drive bays for SAS or SATA hard drives
  • Supports both SAS and SATA protocols for versatile storage options
  • Hot-swap design allows drive replacement without powering down the server
  • Optimised for low latency and high I/O throughput in blade environments
  • Compact form factor that fits the PowerEdge C8220X chassis perfectly
  • Robust connector pins for secure and reliable data transmission

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: 3W8K4
  • Compatible Server: Dell PowerEdge C8220X Blade
  • Drive Capacity: Supports two 2.5-inch drives (up to 2 TB per drive)
  • Interface: SAS 3.0 (12 Gbps) and SATA III (6 Gbps)
  • Backplane Type: Redundant, hot-swap capable
  • Power Consumption: Low power design suitable for blade chassis
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Dimensions: Designed to fit within the standard blade enclosure

Applications
This backplane is ideal for data centre deployments, virtual desktop infrastructure, high-performance computing, and enterprise storage arrays. It enables rapid scaling of storage capacity in environments that require continuous availability, such as financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce platforms. Whether you need to add fast SSDs for low latency or high-capacity HDDs for archival, the Dell 3W8K4 backplane provides the flexibility and performance needed to keep your blade servers running at peak efficiency.