This is a genuine SuperMicro Nutanix 2U 4-Node 24-Port 2.5" NVMe Backplane (P/N: BPN-SAS3-217BHQ-N4-NI22). Specifically designed for Supermicro's 2U 4-node server chassis used in Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, this advanced backplane provides high-speed, direct connectivity for up to 24x 2.5-inch drives. It offers comprehensive NVMe support across all 24 ports, enabling revolutionary storage performance for demanding applications. Leveraging the SAS 3.0 (12Gb/s) standard, it also ensures compatibility with SAS and SATA drives, providing immense flexibility for storage configuration. This backplane is a critical component for building high-performance, dense, and scalable HCI deployments, maximizing flash storage utilization and I/O throughput for virtual machines, databases, and real-time analytics. Its robust design ensures reliable hot-swap functionality and seamless integration within Supermicro's 4-node chassis.

Key Features

• Genuine SuperMicro Component: Ensures perfect compatibility and validated performance with Supermicro's 2U 4-node server chassis, especially within Nutanix deployments.

• 24x 2.5-inch Drive Bays: Supports up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch drives, enabling high-density storage solutions.

• Full NVMe Support: All 24 ports are capable of supporting NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) drives for ultra-fast storage performance.

• SAS 3.0 (12Gb/s) Interface: Provides high-speed SAS connectivity and is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SATA drives.

• Designed for 2U 4-Node Chassis: Optimized for specific Supermicro multi-node server platforms, enhancing density and efficiency.

• Optimized for Nutanix HCI: Ideal for Nutanix environments where high-performance, low-latency, and scalable storage is paramount.

• Hot-Swap Functionality: Enables easy installation and replacement of drives without powering down the server nodes.

• Enhanced Data Throughput: Maximizes I/O performance for demanding applications like virtualization, databases, and big data analytics.