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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 44W2728
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM X3850m2/x3950m2 SAS HDD Backplane (part number 44W2728) is a rugged, high-performance storage interface designed for the IBM System x3850 M2 and x3950 M2 servers. Engineered to deliver reliable data paths for up to sixteen hot-swap SAS drives, this backplane maximizes server uptime while simplifying drive management in demanding enterprise environments.
Key Features
- Supports 16 SAS or SATA hard drives with hot-swap capability
- Optimized for high I/O throughput and low latency
- Robust metal chassis provides superior vibration resistance
- Integrated diagnostic LEDs for quick status monitoring
- Easy installation with tool-free drive carrier brackets
- Fully compatible with IBM System x3850 M2 and x3950 M2 platforms
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 44W2728
- Drive Interface: SAS 3.0 Gb/s (compatible with SATA 3.0 Gb/s)
- Maximum Drives Supported: 16 hot-swap drives
- Backplane Form Factor: 2U rackmount
- Power Consumption: Typical 30 watts per backplane
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 45 deg C (32 to 113 deg F)
- Dimensions: 17.5 in height x 19.5 in width x 3.4 in depth
- Connector Type: Standard SAS SFF-8088 ports
Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high density storage solutions
- Virtualization hosts that need fast, reliable disk access
- Database servers with intensive read/write workloads
- Backup and archival systems where hot-swap capability reduces downtime
- High performance computing clusters that benefit from low latency I/O paths
This IBM SAS HDD backplane delivers the reliability, scalability, and ease of maintenance essential for mission critical workloads. Upgrade your x3850 M2 or x3950 M2 server with this proven component to enhance storage capacity while maintaining optimal performance.