IBM 74Y2900 Power7 6-Slot SAS 2.5" Media Backplane

IBM 74Y2900 Power7 6-Slot SAS 2.5
IBM 74Y2900 Power7 6-Slot SAS 2.5" Media Backplane
The IBM 74Y2900 Power7 6-Slot SAS 2.5" Media Backplane is a high-performance connectivity solution designed for enterprise class Power7 servers. Engineered to provide reliable, low-latency communication between the system board and up to six hot-plug... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 74Y2900
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM 74Y2900 Power7 6-Slot SAS 2.5" Media Backplane is a high-performance connectivity solution designed for enterprise class Power7 servers. Engineered to provide reliable, low-latency communication between the system board and up to six hot-plug SAS drives, this backplane enables rapid data access and streamlined storage management in demanding environments.

Key Features

  • Six independent SAS slots supporting 2.5" media for flexible storage configurations
  • Full duplex SAS 2.0 interface delivering up to 12Gb/s per lane
  • Hot-plug capability reduces downtime during drive replacement or upgrades
  • Robust, EMI-shielded design ensures signal integrity in high density racks
  • Compatible with IBM Power7 series servers and certified for OEM use
  • Easy installation with tool-less latch mechanism

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 74Y2900
  • Connector Type: SAS 2.0 (12Gb/s) backplane
  • Number of Slots: 6 x 2.5" hot-plug SAS bays
  • Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA and SSDs in 2.5" form factor
  • Power Consumption: Typical 5W per slot under active load
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg to 55 deg C (32 deg F to 131 deg F)
  • Dimensions: Standard 19U rack mount size, depth matches Power7 chassis specifications
  • Compliance: RoHS, WEEE and FCC Part 15

Applications

  • High performance database servers requiring fast I/O paths
  • Virtualization platforms that need rapid storage scaling
  • Enterprise backup and archival systems with hot-plug drive capability
  • Big data analytics clusters where low latency storage is critical
  • Mission critical workloads in financial services, healthcare and research institutions

This backplane delivers the reliability and speed needed to keep your Power7 infrastructure running at peak efficiency while simplifying maintenance and future expansion.