The IBM 01DH384 8-Bay SAS SFF Disk Backplane Board is an enterprise storage backplane used in IBM server and storage systems. It provides the physical and electrical interface for connecting up to eight Small Form Factor (SFF) SAS drives, enabling communication between the drives and the RAID controller or storage adapter.

This backplane is designed for high-density storage configurations in data center environments. It supports SAS-based drive connectivity and is responsible for power distribution, signal routing, and hot-swap functionality (system dependent), allowing drives to be installed or replaced without shutting down the server.

Built for reliability, it is typically used in IBM enterprise systems where stable and continuous storage operation is required.

Specifications:

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 01DH384
• Type: SAS Disk Backplane Board
• Drive Bays: 8-Bay
• Drive Type: 2.5" SFF SAS drives (system dependent)
• Interface: SAS (via RAID/HBA controller connection)
• Application: Enterprise server storage expansion
• Function: Drive connectivity, power distribution, and signal management

Features:

• Supports up to 8 SFF SAS drives
• Designed for IBM enterprise storage systems
• Enables high-density internal storage configurations
• Supports hot-swap functionality (platform dependent)
• Provides stable signal routing between drives and controller
• Built for continuous operation in data center environments