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IBM

IBM 81Y5194 Hard Disk Drive Backplane Board Flex System X220

SKU CH-ZG45-YNYS0

A hard-disk drive backplane board for Flex System X220, part 81Y5194

  • Designed for Flex System X220 integration
  • Backplane board enables drive connectivity
  • Part number 81Y5194 identifies exact replacement
  • New condition ensures reliable deployment

IBM 81Y5194 Backplane Board

This IBM backplane board connects hard drives inside a Flex System X220 enclosure. It provides the physical interface for drive power and data signals within the chassis. The part carries number 81Y5194 for ordering and replacement reference. It is supplied new for maintenance or upgrade work.

Practical Limits of the Backplane Interface

The board supports only the drive form factors and connector layouts defined for the X220 system. It cannot accept drives that require different backplane pinouts or physical spacing. Builders who need additional drive bays beyond the chassis capacity cannot expand using this part alone. Compatibility is restricted to the specified Flex System enclosure.

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Price $369.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which backplane board matches the Flex System X220?

The part number 81Y5194 is the hard disk drive backplane board designed for the Flex System X220.

What role does the 81Y5194 backplane serve once installed?

It provides the internal drive connections for the Flex System X220, letting the system recognise and use installed hard disk drives.

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