Dell VRTX 12x 3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane | HMK9P

The Dell PowerEdge VRTX 12x 3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane (part number HMK9P) is designed to provide high-capacity, shared storage within the VRTX chassis. It supports up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hot-plug drives, enabling flexible storage configurations for various workloads. This backplane integrates seamlessly with the VRTX's shared PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC), allowing for centralized storage management and efficient data access across multiple server nodes .

Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and remote office deployments, the HMK9P backplane offers a cost-effective solution for consolidating storage resources. Its compatibility with the VRTX chassis ensures streamlined integration, while the hot-plug capability facilitates easy maintenance and scalability. By leveraging this backplane, organizations can enhance their storage infrastructure to support applications such as virtualization, data analytics, and file sharing without the need for additional external storage systems.