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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model or Part: 541-3099
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 2.00lb
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Overview
The Sun Microsystems M5000 172mm Fan Backplane (model 541-3099) is a purpose built cooling solution for the Sun Fire M5000 server series. This fan backplane delivers consistent high volume airflow to the system backplane, helping to maintain stable operating temperatures for processors, memory modules and power supplies in demanding enterprise environments.
Key Features
- 172 mm diameter fan optimized for low noise and high static pressure
- Robust motor design for long life operation under continuous load
- Standard Sun Microsystems connector interface for easy installation
- Compatible with original Sun Fire M5000 chassis without modification
- Designed to meet industry thermal standards for server equipment
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 541-3099
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Fan diameter: 172 mm (6.77 inches)
- Air flow rating: approx 120 CFM (cubic feet per minute) at rated speed
- Operating voltage: 12 V DC
- No load current: less than 0.2 A
- Rated speed: 3500 RPM
- Noise level: below 55 dB(A) measured at 1 meter
- Mounting type: backplane slide-in with retention clips
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
Typical Applications
- Sun Fire M5000 and compatible blade server chassis
- High density data center racks requiring reliable thermal management
- Enterprise workloads such as virtualization, database servers and cloud infrastructure
- Replacement or upgrade parts for extended system life cycles
- Any environment where consistent cooling performance is critical to uptime
This fan backplane combines proven Sun Microsystems engineering with easy installation, making it an ideal choice for organizations that need dependable cooling for their mission critical server platforms.