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IBM 46K7881 2A16 MEDIA CAGE 8-SLOT SFF SAS SATA PORT
- Type: Media Cage / Drive Bay
- Capacity: 8 x Small Form Factor (SFF) drives
- Interface Support: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA)
- Form Factor: 8-bay SFF
- Hot-Swap Capability: Supported (drives can be replaced while system is running)
- Backplane: Integrated backplane for drive connectivity
- Compatibility: Designed for specific IBM server models
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Key specifications
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- 46K7881
- Brand
- IBM
- Type
- Media Cage
- Drive Bays
- 8 x SFF
- Interface
- SAS/SATA
- Hot-Swap
- Yes
Product details
The IBM 46K7881 is an 8-slot Small Form Factor (SFF) media cage designed to house SAS and SATA hard drives. It provides a robust enclosure and connectivity for multiple drives within compatible IBM server systems.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 46K7881 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Type | Media Cage |
| Drive Bays | 8 x SFF |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
| Form Factor | 8-Slot SFF |
Description
The IBM 46K7881 is an essential storage component for IBM servers, providing a high-density solution for housing multiple hard drives. This 8-slot SFF media cage is specifically engineered to accommodate 2.5-inch SAS and SATA drives, offering flexibility for various storage configurations. The cage integrates a backplane that simplifies drive connections, ensuring reliable communication between the drives and the server's storage controller. Designed with hot-swap capabilities, the 46K7881 allows administrators to add or remove drives without powering down the server. This feature is crucial for maintaining system uptime and facilitating maintenance or upgrades in environments where continuous operation is required. The SFF (Small Form Factor) design maximizes storage density within the server chassis, allowing for more storage capacity in a smaller physical footprint. This media cage is typically found in IBM System x servers and is designed to integrate seamlessly with the server's internal architecture. It provides the necessary power and data connections through its integrated backplane, which connects to the server's RAID controller or HBA (Host Bus Adapter). The robust construction ensures the physical security and proper cooling of the installed drives.
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