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IBM 40H0114 6-Bay SCSI Hot-Swappable Backplane Board for RS6000
- 6-Bay SCSI Hot-Swappable Backplane Board
- Designed for IBM RS6000 servers
- Supports SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) drives
- Enables hot-swapping of drives for continuous operation
- Provides robust storage connectivity
- Ideal for expanding server storage capacity
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Product Overview
The IBM 40H0114 is a 6-Bay SCSI Hot-Swappable Backplane Board designed for the IBM RS6000 server platform. It facilitates the integration of multiple SCSI hard drives, offering a flexible and reliable storage expansion solution for demanding enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Backplane Board |
| Drive Bays | 6 x 3.5-inch (typical for RS6000 backplanes) |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SCSI |
| Server Compatibility | IBM RS6000 |
Product Description
The IBM 40H0114 is a specialized backplane board engineered to provide a high-capacity storage interface for IBM's RS6000 server line. This board is designed to accommodate up to six SCSI hard drives, offering a significant increase in storage potential for systems that rely on this robust interface. The SCSI protocol is known for its reliability and performance in enterprise storage applications, making this backplane a valuable component for mission-critical systems. A key feature of the 40H0114 is its support for hot-swappable drives. This functionality allows for the removal and insertion of hard drives while the server is operational, eliminating the need for downtime during storage maintenance or expansion. This is crucial for environments that demand continuous availability and cannot afford interruptions, such as data centers and high-performance computing clusters. As a core component of the RS6000 storage architecture, the IBM 40H0114 backplane ensures proper electrical and physical connections for each drive. It manages the data flow and power distribution, contributing to the overall stability and performance of the storage subsystem. This backplane is essential for organizations utilizing the RS6000 platform that need to scale their storage capabilities efficiently and reliably.
