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- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 74Y2245
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 74Y2245 8-Slot SAS SFF Disk Backplane is engineered for the Power 750 server platform, delivering reliable, high-density storage connectivity in a compact Small Form Factor (SFF) design. This backplane enables eight SAS drives to be hot-plugged, providing seamless scalability and uninterrupted operation for mission critical workloads. Built to IBM standards, it integrates smoothly with existing Power 750 chassis and supports both enterprise and data center environments.
Key Features
- Eight SAS drive bays in a space-saving SFF layout
- Hot-plug capability for zero-downtime drive replacement
- Full compatibility with IBM Power 750 server models
- Robust mechanical design for high vibration resistance
- Optimized signal integrity for reliable data transfer
- Easy installation with tool-free mounting brackets
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 74Y2245
- Drive Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5 inch
- Number of Slots: 8
- Backplane Type: Passive, non-powered
- Connector Type: Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) to SAS drives
- Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 55 deg C
- Power Consumption: No additional power draw (draws power from host controller)
Applications
This backplane is ideal for enterprises that require high availability storage solutions, including:
- Database servers that need fast, reliable disk access
- Virtualization hosts running multiple virtual machines
- High-performance computing clusters with demanding I/O workloads
- Backup and archival systems that benefit from hot-swap capability
- Any IBM Power 750 deployment seeking to expand storage capacity without sacrificing space or reliability
By choosing the IBM 74Y2245 backplane, organizations gain a proven storage foundation that maximizes uptime, simplifies maintenance, and scales efficiently as data demands grow.