{"product_id":"81y5194-new","title":"Part No: 81Y5194 - IBM Hard Drive Backplane for Flex System x240","description":"\u003cp\u003eIBM 81Y5194 hard drive backplane for Flex System x240 enables hot-swappable storage expansion within the x240 compute node chassis. Supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS\/SATA drives, accommodating mixed drive configurations for flexible capacity planning. Provides direct backplane connectivity to the system's storage controller, ensuring full data path redundancy and hot-swap functionality without downtime. Typical deployments include virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure, and high-availability database environments where rapid drive replacement is essential. Compatible exclusively with IBM Flex System x240 nodes within PureFlex System frameworks. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IBM","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52794579812565,"sku":"81Y5194","price":172.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/4930\/9653\/files\/3.5-inch_20backplane__09168.1512768838.jpg?v=1765051108","url":"https:\/\/g5networkgroup.com\/products\/81y5194-new","provider":"G5 Network Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}