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- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 00E2520
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
IBM part number 00E2520 is a high-performance 6-slot 2.5" SAS DASD backplane designed for enterprise storage systems. Engineered to provide reliable, high-speed data pathways, this backplane enables seamless integration of up to six SAS drives in a compact form factor. It is an ideal solution for servers, storage arrays, and blade chassis that demand robust connectivity and minimal latency.
Key Features
- Supports six 2.5" SAS drives for maximum storage density
- Full duplex SAS 12Gb/s data rate per lane for rapid data transfer
- Hot-swap capability reduces downtime during drive replacement
- Redundant signal paths improve fault tolerance and system reliability
- Compact design fits standard 2.5" drive bays in dense rack environments
- Compatible with IBM Power and x86 platforms that use SAS backplane interfaces
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 00E2520
- Form factor: 6-slot 2.5" SAS backplane
- Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gb/s per lane
- Connector type: Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) for host side, standard SAS connectors for drives
- Power consumption: Typical 5W, maximum 8W
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C (32 to 131 deg F)
- Environmental compliance: RoHS, WEEE
Applications
This backplane is suited for a wide range of enterprise workloads, including:
- High-performance database servers that require fast, reliable storage access
- Virtualization platforms where rapid I/O and hot-swap capabilities are critical
- Backup and archival systems that benefit from dense drive configurations
- Cloud infrastructure nodes that demand scalable storage solutions
- Mission-critical applications where redundancy and uptime are paramount
By integrating the IBM 6-slot 2.5" SAS DASD backplane into your storage architecture, you gain a scalable, high-speed foundation that supports future growth while maintaining the reliability expected from IBM enterprise hardware.