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IBM 42R5106 6 PCI-X Slots Input/Output Backplane Board
- Product Type: Input/Output (I/O) Backplane Board
- Brand: IBM
- Number of Slots: 6
- Slot Type: PCI-X
- Functionality: Provides expansion slots for adapter cards
- Compatibility: Designed for specific IBM server models (e.g., System x)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- I/O Backplane Board
- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 42R5106
- Number of Slots
- 6
- Slot Type
- PCI-X
- Form Factor
- Internal Board
Product details
The IBM 42R5106 is an Input/Output (I/O) backplane board for IBM servers. It features 6 PCI-X slots, providing expansion capabilities for various adapter cards.
Technical Information
| Product Type | I/O Backplane Board |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 42R5106 |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Slots | 6 |
| Slot Type | PCI-X |
| Form Factor | Internal Board |
Description
The IBM 42R5106 is an Input/Output (I/O) backplane board designed to provide expansion capabilities within specific IBM server models. A backplane board serves as a central hub for connecting various components, including adapter cards, and facilitates communication between them and the server's motherboard or system board. This particular backplane is equipped with six PCI-X slots. PCI-X (Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended) is a legacy high-speed bus standard that was prevalent in servers and workstations before the widespread adoption of PCI Express (PCIe). These slots are designed to accommodate adapter cards such as network interface cards, storage controllers, Fibre Channel HBAs, or other specialized I/O devices that require high bandwidth and low latency. The presence of six PCI-X slots indicates a focus on providing significant expansion options for systems that utilize this interface standard. This IBM 42R5106 backplane board is a critical component for servers that require the installation of multiple PCI-X adapter cards. It ensures that these cards are properly seated, powered, and interconnected, enabling the server to support a wide range of peripheral devices and functionalities essential for enterprise computing environments.
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