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IBM 06H4850 Hot Swap Backplane Board for 320/500
- Type: Hot Swap Backplane Board
- Compatibility: IBM 320/500 series servers
- Drive Interface: Supports SAS and/or SATA drives
- Number of Bays: Varies by specific model (often 4 or 8 bays)
- Hot-Swap Functionality: Enables drive replacement without system shutdown
- Connectivity: Connects drives to server's storage controller
- Form Factor: Integrated into server chassis
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Product Overview
The IBM 06H4850 is a hot-swap backplane board designed for specific IBM server models, likely the 320/500 series. It facilitates the connection of hard drives to the server's system board, enabling hot-swapping capabilities.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 06H4850 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Type | Hot Swap Backplane Board |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM 320/500 Series |
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
Product Description
The IBM 06H4850 is a specialized backplane board that serves as the central connection point for hard drives within compatible IBM server systems, specifically noted for the 320/500 series. Its primary function is to enable hot-swapping of drives, a critical feature for enterprise environments that demand high availability and minimal downtime. This backplane board integrates the necessary circuitry and connectors to allow drives to be inserted or removed while the server remains operational. This backplane board typically supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drives, offering flexibility in storage choices. It connects directly to the server's storage controller (RAID controller or HBA) via SAS cables, providing the data and power pathways for each drive bay. The number of drive bays supported by this backplane can vary, but it is designed to fit within the specific chassis of the IBM 320/500 series servers, often accommodating multiple 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. By facilitating hot-swap functionality, the 06H4850 simplifies drive maintenance, replacement, and expansion. Administrators can easily replace a failed drive or add new storage capacity without interrupting ongoing operations. This backplane is a crucial component for ensuring the reliability and serviceability of the storage subsystem in these IBM servers.
