This is a Dell PowerEdge R640 / R740 / R6415 / R7415 Mini-SAS HD (to H730/H740 RAID) to 4-Bay (4B) HDD Backplane Cable (P/N: PGCVF, 0PGCVF). This essential internal cabling connects your server's RAID controller to a 4-bay hard drive backplane, enabling seamless communication and power delivery to your storage drives.
Specifically designed for Dell PowerEdge R640, R740, R6415, and R7415 rack servers, this cable ensures perfect compatibility and optimal data transfer rates. It features a Mini-SAS HD connector on one end, which typically plugs into a Dell PERC H730 or H740 series RAID controller, and a connector array on the other end to interface with a 4-bay HDD backplane. This cable is crucial for configuring and expanding the storage capacity of your Dell server, allowing you to utilize up to four SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs through a single connection from the RAID controller. It's an indispensable component for maintaining or upgrading your server's storage subsystem.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell Part: Ensures perfect compatibility and reliable performance within specified Dell PowerEdge servers.
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Mini-SAS HD to 4-Bay Backplane: Connects a Mini-SAS HD port on a RAID controller to a 4-drive backplane.
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Broad Compatibility: Designed for Dell PowerEdge R640, R740, R6415, and R7415 rack servers.
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RAID Controller Integration: Typically connects to Dell PERC H730, H730P, H740, H740P series RAID controllers.
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Supports 4 Drives: Enables connectivity for up to four SAS or SATA hard drives/SSDs.
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High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports the full speed capabilities of your RAID controller and drives (e.g., 6Gb/s or 12Gb/s SAS/SATA).
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Essential Storage Component: Crucial for configuring and expanding the internal storage of your server.
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Durable Construction: Built to enterprise standards for long-term reliability in server environments.