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Dell C2RDD 16 x 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane for PowerEdge R720
- Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge R720 Server
- Drive Bays: Supports 16 x 2.5-inch drives
- Drive Types: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA)
- Interface: Connects drives to the server's storage controller
- Form Factor: Backplane board
- Purpose: Facilitates hot-swappable drive installation
- Power and Data: Provides power and data connections for each drive bay
- Hot-Swap Capability: Enables drives to be added or removed without shutting down the server
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Product Overview
The Dell C2RDD is a 16 x 2.5-inch hard drive backplane designed for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server. It enables the installation of up to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, facilitating high-density storage configurations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive Backplane Board |
| Server Model Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R720 |
| Number of Drive Bays | 16 |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Supported Drive Interfaces | SAS, SATA |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Product Description
The Dell C2RDD is a high-density storage backplane specifically engineered for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server. This component is crucial for server configurations that demand significant storage capacity within a 2U chassis, supporting up to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives. This backplane board serves as the central connection point for the drives, distributing power and consolidating data signals to the server's storage controller. It is designed to support hot-swappable drives, allowing for the addition or removal of storage devices without interrupting server operations. This feature is vital for maintaining uptime during storage maintenance, upgrades, or in environments where rapid storage expansion is necessary. By supporting both SAS and SATA interfaces, the C2RDD offers flexibility in drive selection, enabling administrators to tailor storage solutions based on performance, capacity, and cost requirements. It is an integral part of the PowerEdge R720's storage architecture, enabling robust and scalable storage solutions for demanding enterprise workloads.
