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- In Stock: 8
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 39J0056
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Disk Unit Backplane Ultra320 6-pack (part number 39J0056) provides a reliable, high-density connection platform for up to six Ultra320 SCSI disk drives in a single enclosure. Designed for enterprise servers and storage arrays, this backplane delivers fast data transfer rates while maintaining the robust build quality expected from IBM hardware. It simplifies cabling, reduces point-to-point connections, and maximizes rack space efficiency.
Key Features
- Supports six Ultra320 SCSI disk drives in a compact form factor
- High data throughput of up to 320 MB per second per channel
- Durable metal chassis with reinforced mounting brackets for vibration resistance
- Hot-swap capable design for minimal downtime during drive replacement
- Standard 68-pin SCSI connectors compatible with existing IBM server infrastructure
- Optimized signal integrity to reduce error rates and improve reliability
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 39J0056
- Interface: Ultra320 SCSI (Fast Wide SCSI-2)
- Number of Channels: 6
- Maximum Transfer Rate: 320 MB per second per channel
- Connector Type: 68-pin dual port SCSI connectors
- Backplane Dimensions: Standard 4U rack height, width conforms to IBM chassis specifications
- Power Consumption: Low draw, draws power from host backplane bus
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg to 55 deg C (32 F to 131 F)
- Compliance: RoHS compliant, meets FCC Class B emissions standards
Typical Applications
- Enterprise server farms requiring high-speed disk access
- Data center storage arrays that need hot-swap capability
- Backup and archival systems with large capacity demands
- Virtualization platforms where fast I/O improves VM performance
- High-performance computing clusters needing reliable, low-latency storage
- Mission critical applications such as financial transaction processing or scientific data acquisition
This backplane is an ideal upgrade for organizations seeking to boost storage density without compromising on speed or reliability. By consolidating six Ultra320 drives into a single, well-engineered unit, the IBM Disk Unit Backplane Ultra320 6-pack helps you achieve higher throughput and lower maintenance overhead.