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- In Stock: 25
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: V38K3
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell V38K3 Backplane HDD is a high density storage solution designed for the VRTX modular infrastructure. Engineered to hold up to twenty five 2.5 inch hard drives, this backplane maximizes storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint. It delivers reliable data paths, low latency and seamless integration with Dell VRTX chassis, making it ideal for virtualized environments, remote offices and edge deployments.
Key Features
- Supports up to twenty five 2.5 inch SATA or SAS drives
- Optimized for hot swap operation to minimize downtime
- Built-in power and data redundancy for high availability
- Compact design fits within the VRTX enclosure without sacrificing airflow
- Easy installation with tool-less drive carriers
- Compatible with Dell OpenManage for streamlined management
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: V38K3
- Form factor: 2.5 inch drive backplane
- Drive capacity: up to twenty five drives
- Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s and SAS 12 Gb/s
- Power connector: 12 V DC
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: fits standard VRTX chassis specifications
- Compliance: RoHS and WEEE directives
Applications
The Dell V38K3 backplane is suited for a wide range of scenarios where dense storage and rapid access are critical. Use it in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments to provide fast boot times and high I/O performance. It is also perfect for remote branch offices that need local data retention with the ability to scale as storage demands grow. Media and entertainment studios can leverage the high drive count for large video file archives, while enterprises running database workloads benefit from the low latency and redundant pathways offered by this backplane. In all cases, the V38K3 enhances the VRTX platform's flexibility and helps IT teams deliver reliable, scalable storage solutions.