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IBM 59P6609 Midplane Board for BladeCenter E 8677
- Midplane Board for IBM BladeCenter E (8677)
- Central connection point for blades
- Facilitates power distribution to blades
- Enables communication between blades and management modules
- Integral part of the BladeCenter chassis infrastructure
- Supports hot-swappable components
- Ensures high-speed interconnectivity
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Key specifications
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- Midplane Board
- Chassis Compatibility
- IBM BladeCenter E (8677)
- Function
- Interconnect and Power Distribution
Product details
The IBM 59P6609 Midplane Board is a core component for the IBM BladeCenter E (8677) chassis. It serves as the central connection point for all blades, power supplies, and management modules within the chassis, enabling communication and power distribution.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Midplane Board |
| Chassis Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter E (8677) |
Additional Specifications
| Function | Interconnect and Power Distribution |
Description
The IBM 59P6609 Midplane Board is the backbone of the IBM BladeCenter E chassis (Type 8677). It is a complex printed circuit board that resides at the rear of the chassis and acts as the primary interconnect for all installed components. This includes the blade servers themselves, the power supply modules, and the management modules. The midplane provides the physical slots and electrical pathways for these components to connect and communicate. Its primary functions are to distribute power from the chassis's power supplies to each individual blade server and to facilitate high-speed communication between the blades, as well as between the blades and the management modules. This allows for centralized management of the entire blade environment, including monitoring, configuration, and control of individual blades. The midplane also handles network traffic routing within the chassis. Designed for the specific architecture of the BladeCenter E, the 59P6609 ensures seamless integration and reliable operation of the blade infrastructure. Its robust design supports the hot-swappable nature of blade servers and power supplies, allowing for maintenance and upgrades without interrupting the operation of other active components, thereby maximizing system uptime and efficiency.
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