Lenovo 4M17A12788 ST250 3.5 SATA/SAS 4-BAY BACKPLANE KIT
Lenovo 4M17A12788 ST250 3.5 SATA/SAS 4-BAY BACKPLANE KIT
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Lenovo 4M17A12788 4-Bay 3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4M17A12788 is a 4-bay 3.5-inch HDD backplane kit designed to expand storage capacity within compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. This enclosure facilitates the integration of SAS and SATA drives, providing a direct upgrade path for systems requiring increased data storage or improved drive management. Its metallic finish and robust construction are suited for enterprise deployments where reliability is paramount.

Compatibility

This backplane kit is specifically engineered for the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 server. It supports four 3.5-inch SAS or SATA storage drives, enabling you to scale your storage infrastructure efficiently. Ensure your ST250 server chassis is equipped to accept this backplane configuration before purchase.

Installation Notes

The Lenovo 4M17A12788 measures 11.00 x 10.00 x 5.00 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 4.80 lb. Installation requires access to the server's internal drive bays and appropriate cabling for SAS/SATA connections. The drive interface supports both SAS and SATA protocols, offering flexibility in drive selection. USB connectivity is not provided with this backplane.

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Specifications
Weight: 4.80 lb
Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00 x 5.00 in (L x W x H)
Interface: SAS, SATA
Unspsc Code: 43202105
Number of storage drives supported: 4
Storage drive size: 3.5"
Supported storage drive interfaces: SAS
USB connectivity: No
Product type: HDD enclosure
Product colour: Metallic
Compatible products: ThinkSystem ST250
Type: HDD mounting bracket
Harmonized System (HS) code: 84733080
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