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Dell MWY54 PowerEdge R640 10x 2.5in Backplane
- Supports 10 x 2.5-inch drives
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge R640 server
- Enables hot-swap capability for drives
- Provides power and data connectivity to drives
- Facilitates storage expansion within the server chassis
- SAS/SATA drive compatibility
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Bays
- 10 x 2.5-inch
- Server Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge R640
- Form Factor
- Internal Backplane
- Drive Interface
- SAS/SATA
- Feature
- Hot-Swap Support
Product details
The Dell MWY54 is a 10x 2.5-inch drive backplane specifically designed for the Dell PowerEdge R640 server. It allows for the installation and connection of ten small form-factor (2.5-inch) hard drives or SSDs.
Technical Information
| Drive Bays | 10 x 2.5-inch |
| Server Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R640 |
| Form Factor | Internal Backplane |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Feature | Hot-Swap Support |
Description
The Dell MWY54 is a critical component for storage expansion within the Dell PowerEdge R640 server. This backplane is engineered to accommodate up to ten 2.5-inch drives, offering a high-density storage solution in a compact form factor. It serves as the central hub for connecting these drives to the server's storage controllers, providing both power and data pathways. Designed with hot-swap capabilities in mind, the MWY54 allows administrators to add or remove drives without powering down the server. This feature is essential for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime in critical server environments. The backplane supports both SAS and SATA interfaces, offering flexibility in drive selection based on performance and cost requirements. Installation of the MWY54 backplane enables significant storage capacity upgrades for the PowerEdge R640. It is crucial for applications requiring large amounts of fast storage, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The robust design ensures reliable connectivity and data integrity for all connected drives.
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