IBM 74Y3308 8x SAS 2.5" HDD Media Backplane

IBM 74Y3308 8x SAS 2.5
IBM 74Y3308 8x SAS 2.5" HDD Media Backplane
IBM part number 74Y3308 is a high-performance 8x SAS 2.5 inch HDD media backplane designed for enterprise storage enclosures. This backplane provides reliable, hot-swap connectivity for up to eight 2.5 inch SAS drives, enabling fast data access and s... Read More
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$119.95
  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 74Y3308
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
IBM part number 74Y3308 is a high-performance 8x SAS 2.5 inch HDD media backplane designed for enterprise storage enclosures. This backplane provides reliable, hot-swap connectivity for up to eight 2.5 inch SAS drives, enabling fast data access and simplified maintenance in demanding data center environments.

Key Features

  • Supports up to eight 2.5 inch SAS hard drives with full hot-swap capability
  • Built to IBM standards for durability and long service life
  • Optimized signal integrity for high data transfer rates
  • Easy installation with tool-less drive trays
  • Compatible with a wide range of IBM storage servers and chassis

Technical Specifications

  • Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12 Gbps per lane
  • Form factor: 2.5 inch drive bays
  • Number of drive slots: 8
  • Power consumption: Typical 2.5 watts per slot
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
  • Dimensions: Standard 2.5 inch backplane dimensions per IBM enclosure guidelines
  • Connector type: Standard SAS SFF-8643 or equivalent IBM connector

Applications
This backplane is ideal for use in:

  • Enterprise servers requiring high-density storage
  • Blade and rackmount systems that need rapid drive replacement
  • Virtualization platforms with intensive I/O workloads
  • Database and analytics appliances demanding reliable, high-speed access to large data sets
  • Backup and archival solutions where hot-swap capability reduces downtime

By integrating IBM 74Y3308 into your storage infrastructure, you gain a robust, scalable solution that maximizes uptime and simplifies drive management while delivering the performance needed for modern data-intensive applications.