IBM xSeries 225/226 hard drive backplane board (part no. 59P5159) provides SAS/SATA connectivity for multiple 3.5" hot-swap drive bays in 1U rack form factor. Backplane routes power and data signals from system interconnect to individual drive slots, supporting standard enterprise-class drives with tool-less installation. Typical deployment includes 4-8 drive configurations for dedicated storage, RAID arrays, or high-capacity DAS expansion. Compatible with xSeries 225 and 226 systems running AIX, Linux, or Windows Server. Board includes standard cable connectors for mid-plane integration and drive presence detection circuitry.
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