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318UP - Dell SCSI 4-SCA Backplane SCSI
- SCSI backplane board
- Features 4-SCA connectors
- Designed for SCSI storage devices
- Supports SCA interface for drives
- Facilitates internal storage connectivity
- Likely used in older Dell server or storage systems
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Backplane Board
- Interface
- SCSI
- Connector Type
- SCA (Single Connector Assignable)
- Drive Bays
- 4 (implied by 4-SCA)
Product details
The Dell 318UP is a SCSI 4-SCA backplane board. While specific server compatibility is not detailed in the title, it is designed to interface with SCSI storage devices using the SCA (Single Connector Assignable) connector type.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Backplane Board |
| Interface | SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Connector Type | SCA (Single Connector Assignable) |
| Drive Bays | 4 (implied by 4-SCA) |
Description
The Dell 318UP is identified as a SCSI backplane board with a specific configuration featuring four SCA (Single Connector Assignable) connectors. The SCA interface was commonly used with SCSI drives, particularly in enterprise environments, as it simplified cabling and drive identification compared to older SCSI standards. This backplane board's purpose is to provide the physical and electrical interface for connecting these SCSI drives to a server or storage system. Backplane boards like the 318UP are essential for organizing and connecting multiple drives within a chassis. They consolidate the data and power connections from individual drives to a single point or a set of connectors that then link to the system's host adapter or motherboard. The '4-SCA' designation indicates that it supports four drives, each utilizing the SCA connector. While the specific Dell system model for the 318UP is not explicitly stated in the provided title, its SCSI and SCA nature suggests it was used in older generations of Dell PowerEdge servers or PowerVault storage arrays that relied on SCSI technology. Its function is to ensure reliable communication and power delivery to the connected SCSI drives, forming a critical part of the system's storage subsystem.
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