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- In Stock: 44
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 74Y3654
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Power7 6x PCIe x8 I/O Backplane (part number 74Y3654) is a high-performance interconnect solution designed for mission critical servers and data centre environments. Engineered to deliver reliable, low-latency communication between up to six PCI Express devices and the Power7 processor fabric, this backplane maximises bandwidth while maintaining robust signal integrity. Its modular design simplifies installation and supports hot-swap operations, making it an ideal choice for scalable and maintainable enterprise platforms.
Key Features
- Six independent PCIe x8 slots for flexible I/O expansion
- Optimised trace routing to reduce signal loss and crosstalk
- Hot-swap capable design for minimal downtime during upgrades or maintenance
- Fully compatible with IBM Power7 server chassis and firmware
- Robust aluminium enclosure provides superior thermal dissipation
- Plug-and-play installation reduces deployment time
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 74Y3654
- PCIe Generation: Gen2 (5 GT/s per lane)
- Lane Configuration: x8 per slot, total of six slots
- Form Factor: Standard backplane size for Power7 chassis
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption: Typical 35 Watts under full load
- Compliance: RoHS and IEC 60950-1 safety standards
Typical Applications
- High-performance computing clusters requiring fast I/O links
- Enterprise database servers that need multiple accelerator cards
- Virtualisation platforms with dense network or storage adapters
- Scientific and engineering workloads using GPUs, FPGAs or NICs
- Mission critical financial trading systems demanding low latency connectivity
This backplane delivers the scalability and reliability that modern data centres demand, enabling businesses to expand their compute capabilities without compromising on performance or uptime.