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IBM 81Y6699 4-Bay DRIVE SAS/SATA Backplane Board for X3550 M3
- Supports 4 x 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives
- Designed for IBM System x3550 M3 servers
- Provides hot-swap capability for drives
- Utilizes SAS/SATA interface for data transfer
- Enhances storage expansion options
- Facilitates easy drive replacement and management
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Product Overview
The IBM 81Y6699 is a 4-bay SAS/SATA backplane board designed for the IBM System x3550 M3 server. It allows for the installation of multiple hard drives, enhancing storage capacity and flexibility within the server chassis.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Drive Backplane Board |
| Bays | 4 x 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Compatibility | IBM System x3550 M3 |
Product Description
The IBM 81Y6699 backplane board is a crucial component for expanding the storage capabilities of the IBM System x3550 M3 server. This board is engineered to accommodate up to four 2.5-inch form factor drives, offering a significant increase in data storage capacity. It supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces, providing flexibility in drive selection and ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage media. Designed with hot-swap functionality in mind, the 81Y6699 allows administrators to add or remove drives without powering down the server. This feature is essential for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime, especially in mission-critical environments. The backplane board facilitates seamless integration of these drives into the server's storage subsystem, enabling efficient data access and management. Installation of the 81Y6699 directly into the x3550 M3 chassis provides a robust and organized solution for drive connectivity. It ensures proper airflow and physical support for the drives, contributing to the overall reliability and performance of the storage configuration. This backplane is a key enabler for storage-intensive workloads and data consolidation within the IBM server ecosystem.
