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Dell W79N0 8-Bay 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane Board
- Supports 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard drives.
- High-density storage configuration.
- Designed for Dell server integration.
- Facilitates hot-swappable drive functionality.
- Enhances storage capacity in compact form factors.
- Ensures reliable data transfer.
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Product Overview
The Dell W79N0 is an 8-bay 2.5-inch hard drive backplane board. It is designed to provide a high-density storage solution for compatible Dell server systems.
Technical Information
| Drive Bays | 8 x 2.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Backplane Board |
| Compatibility | Specific Dell Servers (refer to documentation) |
Product Description
The Dell W79N0 backplane board is engineered to maximize storage density within compatible Dell server chassis by supporting eight 2.5-inch form factor hard drives. This high-density configuration is ideal for environments where space is at a premium but significant storage capacity is required. The backplane board serves as the central interface, connecting these drives to the server's storage controllers and power supply. Designed to work with both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, the W79N0 offers flexibility in drive selection, allowing users to choose between the high performance of SAS or the cost-effectiveness of SATA. A key feature of this backplane is its support for hot-swappable drives, enabling administrators to add, remove, or replace drives without powering down the server, which is critical for maintaining continuous operation and simplifying maintenance. This backplane board is a vital component for Dell servers that require extensive storage in a compact footprint. It facilitates the implementation of RAID configurations for data redundancy and performance, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of stored data. The W79N0 is essential for applications demanding high I/O performance and scalable storage solutions.
