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- In Stock: 14
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: MX3P7
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R720 SAS-A/B 8x 3.5" Motherboard Cable (part number MX3P7) is a precision engineered connector kit designed to link the server motherboard to up to eight 3.5 inch hot-swap drive bays. Built for reliability and high-speed data transfer, this cable ensures seamless communication between SAS backplane and the R720 platform, supporting demanding enterprise workloads.
Key Features
- Compatible exclusively with Dell PowerEdge R720 servers
- Supports eight 3.5 inch hot-swap drives for maximum storage density
- High-quality shielded conductors reduce electromagnetic interference
- Gold-plated contacts provide low resistance and long term durability
- Easy to install with clear labeling on each connector
- Designed for both SAS A and SAS B configurations
Technical Specifications
- Part number: MX3P7
- Cable type: Motherboard to backplane
- Connector style: 8-pin SAS (dual port)
- Length: Approx 1.2 meters (4 feet)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Data rate: Up to 12 Gbps per lane
- Material: High-grade PVC jacket with foil shielding
Applications
This cable is ideal for:
- Enterprise data centers requiring high availability storage arrays
- Virtualization hosts that need fast access to multiple SAS drives
- Backup and archival systems built on the PowerEdge R720 chassis
- High-performance computing clusters where reliable drive connectivity is critical
- IT environments upgrading from legacy hardware to modern SAS storage solutions
By choosing the Dell MX3P7 motherboard cable, administrators gain a dependable link that maximizes the performance of their R720 servers while simplifying installation and maintenance.