Name: C389D Dell SAS Backplane 4x3.5-inch HDD for PowerEdge R710
Brand: Dell
SKU: C389D
Price: 71.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The C389D Dell Backplane HDD SAS 4x3.5-inch is a core component for Dell PowerEdge R710 servers, designed to connect multiple SAS hard drives securely. It fits into the server chassis to facilitate reliable drive communication and easy drive swaps, supporting the server's storage and data needs without interruption.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	C389D

Technical Information
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge R710

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	4 x 3.5-inch drive bays
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The C389D Dell Backplane is designed to hold and connect SAS hard drives in the PowerEdge R710 server chassis. It provides a reliable interface between the drives and the server's storage controller, enabling efficient data transfer and management. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this backplane supports high-performance storage setups, particularly for users requiring scalable and redundant drive configurations. Key Features Supports four 3.5-inch SAS hard drives simultaneously Delivers stable electrical and mechanical connections to prevent drive disconnections Built for easy installation and replacement within the R710 chassis Compatible with hot-swapping for minimal downtime during drive maintenance Designed to optimize server storage performance and reliability This backplane is typically deployed in servers that manage critical workloads and large volumes of data. It plays a vital role in maintaining system uptime by allowing drives to be replaced or upgraded without powering down the server. By providing a secure and efficient connection, it helps ensure the reliability and speed required in business and enterprise storage environments.

Use Cases
The C389D Dell SAS Backplane is typically implemented within data center and enterprise server environments, particularly those utilizing Dell PowerEdge R710 servers. IT administrators and system integrators benefit from its design, which supports stable and efficient management of multiple SAS hard drives under heavy workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters where continuous uptime and rapid drive replacement are critical. Used in SMB data centers to expand storage capacity while maintaining high data throughput. Integrated into server racks supporting high-performance computing tasks requiring reliable disk connectivity. Facilitates hot-swappable drive configurations for enterprise IT departments managing frequent storage maintenance. Supports remote office servers that require compact yet scalable storage backplanes for data redundancy. This backplane ensures that storage arrays in demanding server environments maintain operational efficiency, enabling scalable storage solutions and reducing downtime during drive servicing. Its compatibility with key Dell servers aids in maintaining consistent system performance and data integrity.

C389D Dell SAS Backplane 4x3.5-inch HDD for PowerEdge R710

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases