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IBM 46W8418-1 8-Bay Hard Drive Backplane Board with SAS Expander for X3650 M4
- 8-Bay Hard Drive Backplane Board
- Includes integrated SAS Expander
- Supports 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs/SSDs
- Designed for IBM X3650 M4 server
- Enables high-density storage configurations
- Facilitates high-speed data transfer
- Simplifies drive connectivity and management
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Product Overview
This IBM 46W8418-1 is an 8-Bay Hard Drive Backplane Board featuring an integrated SAS Expander, designed for the IBM X3650 M4 server. It allows for the connection and management of up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive Backplane Board |
| Number of Bays | 8 |
| Drive Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Features | SAS Expander |
| Server Compatibility | IBM X3650 M4 |
Product Description
The IBM 46W8418-1 backplane board is a high-performance storage solution designed to enhance the storage capacity and capabilities of the IBM X3650 M4 server. It features eight bays, each capable of accommodating a 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD). This allows for significant storage density within a compact server footprint, making it ideal for environments requiring substantial data storage. A key feature of this backplane board is the integrated SAS Expander. The SAS Expander allows a single host SAS connection from the server's RAID controller or HBA to connect to multiple drives. This simplifies cabling, reduces the number of required host ports, and enables the connection of a larger number of drives than would otherwise be possible, thereby increasing storage flexibility and scalability. This backplane board is engineered for seamless integration with the X3650 M4 server, ensuring reliable data transfer and robust connectivity for all installed drives. It is a critical component for businesses that rely on high-speed access to large volumes of data, supporting demanding applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
