IBM 00E2521 Power7 6-Slot 2.5" Disk Drive Backplane

IBM 00E2521 Power7 6-Slot 2.5
IBM 00E2521 Power7 6-Slot 2.5" Disk Drive Backplane
The IBM Power7 6-Slot 2.5" Disk Drive Backplane (part number 00E2521) is a high-density, enterprise class backplane designed for the Power7 server family. It provides reliable, hot-swap connectivity for up to six 2.5 inch SAS or SATA drives, enabling... Read More
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$22.95
  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 00E2521
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Power7 6-Slot 2.5" Disk Drive Backplane (part number 00E2521) is a high-density, enterprise class backplane designed for the Power7 server family. It provides reliable, hot-swap connectivity for up to six 2.5 inch SAS or SATA drives, enabling rapid scaling of storage capacity while maintaining the performance levels required by mission critical workloads.

Key Features

  • Supports six 2.5" SAS or SATA drives with hot-swap capability
  • Optimized for low latency and high throughput in Power7 environments
  • Robust copper shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference
  • Compact design fits within the standard IBM Power7 chassis without modification
  • Built-in diagnostic LEDs for quick drive status monitoring

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: 00E2521
  • Form factor: 6-slot, 2.5 inch backplane
  • Interface: SAS 3.0 Gb/s (compatible with SATA)
  • Power consumption: approx 12 W per populated slot
  • Operating temperature range: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Dimensions: 4.5 inches height x 6.8 inches width x 1.2 inches depth
  • Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B

Applications
The backplane is ideal for data centers, cloud infrastructure and high performance computing clusters that rely on IBM Power7 servers. It excels in environments requiring fast access to large data sets such as:

  • Database servers handling transaction processing
  • Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs
  • Analytics platforms processing big data workloads
  • Backup and archival systems needing rapid drive replacement
  • Enterprise applications with strict uptime requirements

By integrating the IBM Power7 6-Slot 2.5" Disk Drive Backplane, organizations can achieve greater storage flexibility, simplify maintenance, and sustain the high performance standards expected from a leading enterprise platform.