Name: 10-Bay SAS Backplane CSE-218 with Hot-Swap Capability
Brand: Supermicro
Price: 53.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Supermicro SAS218A 10-Bay SAS Backplane CSE-218 with Hot-Swap Capability

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Manufacturer: Supermicro
Model or Part: SAS218A
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00

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Description

Overview

The Supermicro SAS218A is a high performance 10-bay SAS backplane designed for enterprise storage servers and high density compute platforms. With hot-swap capability, this backplane lets you add or replace drives without powering down the system, ensuring maximum uptime and flexible storage scaling. The CSE-218 model supports both 3.5" and 2.5" SAS or SATA drives, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of data center and workstation applications.

Key Features

10 independent SAS lanes with full duplex operation
Hot-swap ready connectors for quick drive changes
Supports SAS-2 (12 Gbps) and backward compatible SAS-1 (6 Gbps)
Integrated backplane LED indicators for drive status monitoring
Compact 1U form factor for space constrained racks
Robust aluminum chassis for improved heat dissipation

Technical Specifications

Model number: SAS218A (CSE-218)
Connector type: 10 x 4i SAS SFF-8644
Supported drive sizes: 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch
Interface: SAS 12 Gbps (SAS-2) with SAS-1 backward compatibility
Power consumption: typical 5 W, max 8 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
Dimensions: 1U height, 19.5 inch width, 1.5 inch depth
Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC

Typical Applications

High performance database servers that require fast, reliable storage access
Virtualization hosts needing hot-swap capability for minimal downtime
Backup and archival systems that benefit from dense drive configurations
Enterprise file servers and content delivery platforms
Scientific computing clusters that demand high bandwidth SAS connectivity

By integrating the Supermicro SAS218A backplane into your system, you gain scalable storage capacity, rapid serviceability, and the confidence of a proven Supermicro design built for demanding data center environments.