Name: 3-Bay SFF SATA HDD Backplane with Tape Bay and DVD Drive
Brand: IBM
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IBM 74Y2551 3-Bay SFF SATA HDD Backplane with Tape Bay and DVD Drive

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 74Y2551
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The IBM 74Y2551 3-Bay SFF SATA HDD Backplane with Tape Bay and DVD Drive is a versatile storage solution designed for small form factor servers and workstations. It combines high-capacity hard disk drives, a dedicated tape backup slot, and an integrated DVD drive in a compact, easy-to-install package. This backplane maximizes storage density while preserving the reliability and serviceability expected from IBM hardware.

Key Features

Three hot-swap SATA hard-drive bays for flexible capacity planning
Dedicated 5.25" bay for a tape drive to support secure offline backups
Built-in 5.25" DVD-ROM/rewritable drive for media creation and software deployment
Standard 19-inch rack mount dimensions for seamless integration in existing chassis
Robust aluminum housing with EMI shielding to protect data integrity
Compatible with IBM System x and BladeCenter platforms

Technical Specifications

Form factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) 3-bay backplane
Drive interfaces: SATA I/II/III 6 Gb/s
Supported HDD sizes: 2.5" 7 mm and 9.5 mm
Maximum HDD capacity per bay: up to 4 TB (depending on firmware)
Tape bay: 5.25" standard slot, supports LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 cartridges
DVD drive: SATA DVD-ROM or DVD-RW, supports CD-ROM/CD-RW as well
Power requirements: 12 V DC, typical draw 30 W total
Operating temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
Dimensions: 438 mm x 177 mm x 44 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: approx 2.5 kg

Applications

This backplane is ideal for:

Small to medium business servers that need scalable storage and reliable backup options
Remote or edge computing sites where space is limited but data protection is critical
Development and test environments that require frequent media swaps and rapid data access
Virtualization hosts that benefit from hot-swap drive capability for minimal downtime
Data archival solutions that combine high-capacity HDDs with tape backup for long-term retention

By integrating hard drive, tape, and optical storage in a single, compact unit, the IBM 74Y2551 backplane helps IT teams simplify cabling, reduce footprint, and improve overall system resilience.