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3R9F5 - Dell 2.5-inch SFF 16 Bay Hard Drive Backplane for PowerEdge R720 Server
- Supports 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA Hard Drives.
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge R720 servers.
- Enables hot-swap functionality for drives.
- Provides connectivity for SAS and SATA interfaces.
- Facilitates high-density storage solutions in a 2U chassis.
- Integral part of the server's storage subsystem.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive Backplane
- Drive Bays
- 16 x 2.5-inch
- Interface
- SAS/SATA
- Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge R720
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Part Number
- 3R9F5
Product details
The Dell 3R9F5 is a 16-bay 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane designed for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server. It enables the installation and hot-swapping of multiple small form-factor drives, supporting SAS and SATA interfaces for versatile storage configurations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive Backplane |
| Drive Bays | 16 x 2.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R720 |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Part Number | 3R9F5 |
Description
The Dell 3R9F5 Hard Drive Backplane is a crucial component for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server, specifically designed to accommodate a high density of 2.5-inch storage drives. This backplane supports up to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives or SSDs. Its primary role is to provide the physical connectors and electrical pathways necessary for these drives to communicate with the server's storage controllers and the rest of the system. This backplane is engineered with hot-swap capabilities, allowing administrators to replace or add drives without powering down the server. This feature is essential for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime in critical environments. The 3R9F5 integrates seamlessly into the R720 chassis, ensuring proper fit and airflow management for the installed drives, which is vital for preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance. By supporting both SAS and SATA interfaces, the Dell 3R9F5 offers significant flexibility in storage configuration. Users can choose drives based on their specific needs for performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. This backplane is a key element for building powerful storage solutions within the PowerEdge R720, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing.
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