IBM 46K7050 6-Slot LFF SAS DASD Backplane Board for 9117 MMA

Product Description

The IBM 46K7050 is a SAS DASD (Direct Access Storage Device) backplane board specifically designed for the IBM 9117-MMA server. This backplane board serves as the interface between the server's storage controller and the physical hard drives installed in the server chassis. It is engineered to support Large Form Factor (LFF) drives, which are typically 3.5-inch in size, and utilizes the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for high-speed and reliable data transfer. This particular backplane board features six slots, allowing for the installation of up to six LFF SAS hard drives. By providing a dedicated connection point for these drives, the backplane ensures proper power delivery and data communication, facilitating the creation of RAID arrays or simple direct-attached storage configurations. The SAS interface offers advantages such as higher throughput, better error detection, and longer cable lengths compared to older interfaces like IDE or SATA in some enterprise contexts. As a crucial component for the storage subsystem of the IBM 9117-MMA server, the 46K7050 backplane board is essential for configuring the server's internal storage capacity. Its design ensures compatibility and optimal performance for SAS LFF drives, supporting the data storage needs of various enterprise applications and workloads.