0XCX10 - Dell 24-Bay 1.8-inch Hard Drive Backplane for PowerEdge R630 Server

Description

The Dell 0XCX10 backplane board is engineered to maximize storage density within compatible Dell PowerEdge server chassis by accommodating up to 24 individual 2.5-inch drives. This high-density configuration is ideal for applications requiring vast amounts of storage, such as large databases, data warehousing, video editing, or high-performance computing environments where numerous fast drives are needed. The backplane board itself contains the necessary connectors and circuitry to interface with each drive bay, ensuring proper data transfer and power delivery. This backplane board typically supports hot-swappable drives, meaning that drives can be inserted or removed while the server is running without interrupting operations. This feature is crucial for maintaining high availability and simplifying drive maintenance or upgrades. The 0XCX10 board connects to the server's storage controller (e.g., RAID controller or HBA), which manages the drives and presents them to the operating system. The board ensures that each drive bay is properly wired for both data signals (SAS/SATA) and power. Installation of the 0XCX10 backplane board is a hardware-intensive process that requires specific knowledge of Dell server architecture. It is usually found in larger server chassis, such as 2U or 4U models, designed to house a significant number of drives. The board's design also considers airflow and cooling, ensuring that the numerous drives installed can be adequately cooled to prevent overheating and maintain optimal performance and longevity.

Condition: Refurbished