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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: 470-000526-003
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade McDATA IBM EMC Director Midplane Assembly (part number 470-000526-003) is a critical interconnect component designed for high-density storage environments. Engineered to provide reliable and high-speed data pathways between the Director backplane and attached storage modules, this midplane assembly ensures seamless communication in mission critical data centers. Its robust construction and precision engineering make it an ideal replacement or upgrade for IBM EMC Director systems that demand uninterrupted performance.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for Brocade McDATA IBM EMC Director platforms
- High-density connector layout supports multiple fibre channel and SAS links
- Gold plated contacts for enhanced signal integrity and corrosion resistance
- Plug-and-play installation reduces downtime during maintenance
- Thermally stable design operates reliably across a wide temperature range
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 470-000526-003
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Connector Type: Dual port fibre channel and SAS
- Signal Rate: Up to 8 Gbps per channel
- Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 55 deg C
- Power Consumption: Low power design, no additional power draw
- Dimensions: Standard midplane form factor for Director chassis
- Compliance: RoHS compliant, meets industry safety standards
Applications
The midplane assembly is suited for a variety of enterprise storage scenarios, including:
- Data center SAN deployments requiring high availability
- Backup and archival systems that rely on fast data transfer rates
- Virtualized environments where storage performance is critical
- Disaster recovery sites that need reliable hardware redundancy
- Upgrade projects for existing IBM EMC Director installations seeking to extend service life
By choosing the Brocade McDATA IBM EMC Director Midplane Assembly, organizations benefit from proven reliability, easy integration, and the confidence that their storage infrastructure will continue to meet demanding workloads without compromise.