IBM 74Y3305 6-Slot SAS 2.5" DASD/Media Backplane

IBM 74Y3305 6-Slot SAS 2.5
IBM 74Y3305 6-Slot SAS 2.5" DASD/Media Backplane
IBM part number 74Y3305 is a high performance 6-slot SAS 2.5 inch DASD/media backplane designed for enterprise storage arrays. This backplane provides reliable, hot-swap connectivity for SAS drives, enabling fast data access and simplified maintenanc... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 74Y3305
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
IBM part number 74Y3305 is a high performance 6-slot SAS 2.5 inch DASD/media backplane designed for enterprise storage arrays. This backplane provides reliable, hot-swap connectivity for SAS drives, enabling fast data access and simplified maintenance in mission critical environments. Its robust construction and intelligent signal routing ensure optimal throughput while reducing latency for demanding workloads.

Key Features

  • Six independent SAS slots supporting 2.5 inch drives
  • Hot-swap capability for uninterrupted service
  • Optimized signal integrity for high-speed data transfer
  • Compact form factor compatible with standard rack mounts
  • Built-in diagnostics and LED status indicators for easy monitoring
  • Designed for low power consumption and efficient cooling

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 74Y3305
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gb/s per lane
  • Drive Compatibility: 2.5 inch SAS or SATA drives
  • Slot Count: 6 hot-swap bays
  • Backplane Type: Dual-port redundant architecture
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Power Supply: 12V DC optional redundant feed
  • Dimensions: Standard 2U rack height, depth 800mm

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centers requiring high availability storage
  • Virtualization platforms that need fast, reliable disk access
  • Backup and archival systems with hot-swap drive replacement
  • High-performance computing clusters with intensive I/O demands
  • Financial and healthcare environments where data integrity is critical

This IBM 6-slot SAS 2.5" DASD/media backplane delivers the performance, reliability, and flexibility needed to support modern storage architectures, making it an ideal choice for organizations that demand continuous operation and rapid data access.