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Dell 018G5 16 x 2.5-inch SAS Backplane for PowerEdge T320
- Supports 16 x 2.5-inch SAS hard drives
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge T320 servers
- Provides high-speed SAS connectivity
- Facilitates RAID configurations for data redundancy and performance
- Designed for hot-swappable drive bays
- Ensures reliable data transfer and storage management
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Product Overview
This Dell 018G5 is a 16 x 2.5-inch SAS backplane designed for the PowerEdge T320 server. It allows for the installation of multiple SAS hard drives, enhancing storage capacity and performance for the server.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAS Backplane |
| Drive Bays | 16 x 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge T320 |
Product Description
The Dell 018G5 SAS backplane is a critical component for expanding the storage capabilities of the Dell PowerEdge T320 server. It is engineered to accommodate sixteen 2.5-inch SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives, offering a robust solution for businesses requiring high-capacity and high-performance storage. The backplane facilitates direct connections to the server's RAID controller or HBA, enabling advanced storage management features such as RAID configurations for data protection and improved I/O performance. This backplane is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with the PowerEdge T320 chassis, ensuring proper fit and airflow management. The SAS interface provides significantly faster data transfer rates compared to older SATA interfaces, making it ideal for demanding enterprise workloads, including database operations, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The design also typically supports hot-swapping, allowing drives to be replaced or added without powering down the server, thus minimizing downtime. By providing a high-density drive bay configuration and leveraging the speed and reliability of SAS technology, the 018G5 backplane empowers users to scale their storage infrastructure effectively. It is an essential upgrade for any T320 server deployment that requires substantial and fast access to data, ensuring that the server's storage subsystem can keep pace with its processing power.
