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Dell MKRJX 8-Slots 2.5-inch Backplane Board for PowerEdge R720
- Dell 8-Slot Backplane Board
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge R720 servers
- Supports up to eight 2.5-inch drives
- Facilitates hot-swap capabilities for drives
- Provides SAS and SATA connectivity
- Part Number: MKRJX
- Enables high-density storage in R720
- Designed for 2.5-inch drives (SSDs or HDDs)
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Product Overview
The Dell MKRJX is an 8-Slot 2.5-inch Backplane Board for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server. It allows for the installation of up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Backplane Board |
| Drive Bays Supported | 8 x 2.5-inch |
| Server Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R720 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface Support | SAS/SATA |
| Feature | Hot-Swap Capability |
| Dell Part Number | MKRJX |
Product Description
The Dell MKRJX is a crucial internal component for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server, functioning as an 8-slot backplane board specifically designed for 2.5-inch storage devices. This board integrates directly into the server chassis, providing the necessary connectors and circuitry to interface with up to eight individual 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Its design is optimized for the R720's chassis layout, ensuring a secure and efficient fit. A primary advantage of the MKRJX backplane is its support for hot-swapping. This feature allows administrators to add, remove, or replace drives without powering down the server, which is critical for maintaining continuous operation and minimizing downtime in enterprise environments. The backplane board manages the data and power connections for each drive bay, ensuring reliable communication between the drives and the server's storage controller (e.g., a RAID controller). As an official Dell part (MKRJX), this backplane board is engineered to meet the performance and reliability standards expected for the PowerEdge R720 platform. It is essential for configuring the server's storage capacity, whether for operating system drives, data storage, or high-performance SSD arrays. Proper installation and compatibility with the server's RAID controller are key to leveraging the full capabilities of this 8-drive, 2.5-inch backplane.
