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00KA055 IBM 4-Bay 2.5-Inch HDD SSD SFF Backplane with Cable for x3550 M5

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00KA055

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Compatible with IBM x3550 M5 servers
  • Supports 4 hot-swappable 2.5-inch HDD or SSD drives
  • SFF (Small Form Factor) design for efficient space usage
  • Includes integrated cable for straightforward installation
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$115.07
Product Overview

The IBM 4-Bay 2.5-Inch HDD SSD SFF Backplane with Cable is a key component for the x3550 M5 server, enabling connection and hot-swapping of multiple 2.5-inch drives. It fits snugly inside the server chassis, supporting both HDDs and SSDs in small form factor bays and includes an integrated cable to streamline installation and connectivity.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 00KA055
Alternate Part Number 00KA055-02-CT
Technical Information
Compatibility IBM System x3550 M5
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor 2.5-inch,SFF
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

This IBM 4-Bay 2.5-Inch HDD SSD SFF Backplane with Cable is designed to fit seamlessly into the x3550 M5 server chassis. It provides a robust interface to connect up to four 2.5-inch drives, whether hard disk drives or solid-state drives, allowing for flexible storage configurations.

Often found in enterprise data centers, this backplane is built for IT professionals managing server hardware who need reliable drive connectivity and straightforward maintenance. It simplifies drive replacements and upgrades without disturbing other components.

Key Features

  • Facilitates hot-swapping of up to four 2.5-inch drives
  • Compact SFF design maximizes server bay utilization
  • Pre-attached cable ensures secure and easy connections
  • Compatible specifically with IBM System x3550 M5 servers
  • Durable construction for long-term server use

This backplane assembly is typically installed within rack-mounted servers in data centers or corporate IT environments. It plays a crucial role in maintaining storage flexibility and uptime by allowing drive swaps without powering down the system.


Use Cases

The 00KA055 IBM 4-Bay 2.5-Inch HDD SSD SFF Backplane with Cable is primarily used in server environments that require flexible and efficient storage solutions.

How It's Used:

  • Installing or replacing 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs in IBM x3550 M5 servers
  • Enabling hot-swappable drive bays for continuous server operation
  • Upgrading server storage capacity with multiple drive support
  • Facilitating maintenance tasks by providing easy cable management
  • Supporting high-density storage configurations in data center applications

Its design allows IT professionals to maintain and scale server storage with minimal disruption, ensuring optimal performance and uptime in critical computing environments.


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00KA055 IBM 4-Bay 2.5-Inch HDD SSD SFF Backplane with Cable for x3550 M5
00KA055 IBM 4-Bay 2.5-Inch HDD SSD SFF Backplane with Cable for x3550 M5
$115.07