This is a genuine Supermicro 24-Port 2U U.2 NVMe Backplane (P/N: BPN-NVME3-216EB). This high-performance backplane is designed for ultimate storage speed, allowing up to twenty-four U.2 NVMe drives to be used within a single, high-density 2U server chassis. As a direct-attach backplane, it provides dedicated PCIe lanes for maximum throughput, making it the ideal foundation for high-performance, all-flash storage server builds.
Key Features
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All-NVMe Support: A key feature of this backplane is its ability to support up to twenty-four 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSDs, enabling an incredibly fast all-flash storage array.
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High-Density 2U Form Factor: Provides connectivity for up to 24x 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) drives, enabling massive storage density in a compact 2U chassis.
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Direct-Attach Performance: This is a direct-attach backplane, ensuring maximum bandwidth and the lowest latency, which is especially critical for NVMe drive performance.
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Hot-Swap Capability: Fully supports the hot-swap functionality of the server, allowing drives to be replaced or added without system downtime.
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Genuine Supermicro Part: Ensures perfect fit and function within compatible Supermicro server systems.
