Name: Drive Cage Midplane
Brand: Sun Microsystems
Price: 358.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Sun Microsystems 540-6545 Drive Cage Midplane

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Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
Model or Part: 540-6545
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 22.00lb

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Description

Overview

The Sun Microsystems Drive Cage Midplane (part number 540-6545) is a high-performance interconnect component designed for enterprise server chassis. Engineered to provide reliable, low-latency communication between storage drives and the system backplane, this midplane delivers robust mechanical support and precise alignment for hot-swap drive modules. Its rugged construction and precision-engineered contacts make it an ideal choice for data centers that demand continuous operation and easy maintenance.

Key Features

Precision engineered alignment pins for secure drive insertion
Gold plated contacts for enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance
Modular design compatible with standard Sun server chassis
Supports hot-swap drive replacement without system shutdown
Durable, impact-resistant housing to protect against vibration
Easy installation with tool-free mounting brackets

Technical Specifications

Model / Part Number: 540-6545
Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
Connector Type: Dual row high-density IDC
Contact Pitch: 0.5 mm
Number of Contacts: 240 per side
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 55 degrees C
Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 85 degrees C
Material: Anodized aluminum chassis with stainless steel reinforcement
Dimensions (L x W x H): 200 mm x 150 mm x 30 mm
Weight: 0.45 kg

Applications

This Drive Cage Midplane is suited for a variety of high-availability environments, including:

Enterprise servers that require fast, reliable access to multiple hard drives or SSDs
Data center storage arrays where hot-swap capability reduces downtime
High-performance computing clusters that need consistent drive communication
Virtualization platforms that demand scalable storage solutions
Mission critical applications such as financial transaction processing and scientific research

By integrating the Sun Microsystems Drive Cage Midplane into your server infrastructure, you gain a dependable foundation for storage expansion, simplified maintenance, and sustained performance under demanding workloads.