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IBM 68Y6744 Midplane Board for BladeCenter
- Midplane Board for IBM BladeCenter
- Central interconnection for blade servers
- Distributes power to installed blades
- Enables communication between blades and management modules
- Supports high-speed networking and I/O
- Integral part of the BladeCenter chassis architecture
- Facilitates hot-swapping of components
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Midplane Board
- Chassis Compatibility
- IBM BladeCenter
- Function
- Interconnect and Power Distribution
Product details
The IBM 68Y6744 Midplane Board is a key component for IBM BladeCenter chassis. It acts as the central interconnection point, facilitating communication and power distribution between the blade servers, power supplies, and management modules within the BladeCenter enclosure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Midplane Board |
| Chassis Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
Additional Specifications
| Function | Interconnect and Power Distribution |
Description
The IBM 68Y6744 Midplane Board is a critical piece of hardware within the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem. It serves as the primary communication and power distribution backbone for the entire blade chassis. Installed at the rear of the enclosure, it provides the physical slots and electrical pathways for multiple blade servers, power supply units, and management modules to connect and interact seamlessly. This midplane board is responsible for routing all internal traffic, including data, management signals, and power, between the various components. It ensures that each blade server receives the necessary power from the PSUs and can communicate with other blades, the network switches/modules, and the chassis management controller. This centralized approach simplifies cabling and enhances the overall manageability of the blade environment. Designed to support the high-density, modular nature of BladeCenter systems, the 68Y6744 facilitates efficient resource utilization and high-speed interconnectivity. Its robust design supports the hot-swappable capabilities of blade servers and power supplies, allowing for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting ongoing operations, thereby ensuring high availability and operational efficiency for enterprise data centers.
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