IBM 01DH407 – 18-Slot SAS SFF-3 Backplane 4U (Exp Function)

Detailed Description:

The IBM 01DH407 is an 18-Slot SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) SFF-3 (Small Form Factor) Backplane designed for 4U rack-mount servers, providing an expansion function for increased storage capacity. This backplane is engineered to support 2.5-inch SAS drives, ideally suited for environments that demand high-density storage solutions. The expansion functionality means that this backplane can be used to significantly scale the storage capabilities of a server, providing flexibility for growing data needs. Its 18-slot configuration offers ample room for adding drives, making it an excellent choice for data centers, large enterprises, and applications requiring extensive data storage, such as high-definition media streaming, large database processing, and big data analytics. The backplane supports hot-swapping, enabling maintenance or upgrades without interrupting server operations, essential for maintaining high availability and operational reliability. With its focus on scalability and reliability, the IBM 01DH407 backplane is perfect for organizations aiming to optimize their storage infrastructure’s performance and capacity.