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- In Stock: 12
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model or Part: 501-7503
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Sun Microsystems 4-Slot Disk Backplane Board (part number 501-7503) is a high-performance interface module designed specifically for the Sun Fire T2000 server platform. This backplane provides reliable, high-speed connectivity for up to four hot-swap SAS or SATA drives, enabling rapid data access and easy expansion in demanding enterprise environments.
Key Features
- Four independent drive slots supporting SAS and SATA devices
- Hot-swap capability for minimal downtime during drive replacement
- Optimized signal integrity for low latency and high throughput
- Robust aluminum chassis for enhanced thermal dissipation
- Plug-and-play installation with standard Sun Fire T2000 connectors
- Fully compatible with Sun Fire T2000 firmware and management tools
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 501-7503
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Form factor: 4-slot backplane board
- Supported drive interfaces: SAS 3.0Gb/s, SATA 3.0Gb/s
- Maximum supported drive capacity per slot: 2TB (depending on drive type)
- Power consumption: typical 5W per populated slot
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 6.5in (width) x 1.5in (height) x 0.25in (thickness)
- Connector type: Sun Fire T2000 proprietary backplane connector
Applications
This backplane board is ideal for data centers, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT environments that require scalable storage solutions. It is commonly used in:
- High-availability server clusters
- Virtualization hosts with intensive I/O workloads
- Database servers demanding fast read/write performance
- Backup and archival systems where hot-swap capability reduces maintenance windows
- Any Sun Fire T2000 deployment needing additional storage bays without sacrificing reliability
By integrating the Sun 4-Slot Disk Backplane Board, organizations can enhance storage density, simplify drive management, and maintain the high availability standards expected from Sun Fire T2000 platforms.