Dell PowerEdge R740 Expander Assembly | RWNKR

The Dell PowerEdge 16-Bay SFF Backplane and Expander Card assembly—comprising part numbers RWNKR, 9WGTD, and 1HGDK—is engineered to enhance the storage capacity of Dell PowerEdge R740 servers. This assembly includes a 16-bay 2.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane (9WGTD) and an expander card (1HGDK), facilitating the connection of up to sixteen 2.5-inch drives. By integrating this setup, administrators can achieve higher storage density without occupying additional chassis space, making it ideal for data-intensive applications.

In practical scenarios, this backplane and expander configuration is particularly beneficial for environments requiring substantial storage capabilities, such as virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing. The expander card enables efficient data flow between the drives and the server's RAID controller, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. This solution provides a streamlined approach to expanding storage within the existing server infrastructure, maintaining system integrity and performance.