Fujitsu Upgrade Kit 16x 2.5-inch for SAS/SATA Expander RX2540 M8

IT administrators managing a Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M8 server can expand internal storage with this genuine upgrade kit, adding 16 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays for SAS or SATA drives. Ideal for growing data demands in enterprise environments, the kit includes a 16-bay hot-plug backplane, SAS/SATA cables, and a SAS expander card, enabling seamless scalability without replacing the entire server.

Key specifications

• Product Type: Server Storage Upgrade Kit
• Compatibility: Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M8 Server
• Drive Bay Capacity: 16
• Supported Drive Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Supported Drive Interfaces: SAS, SATA
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Included Components: 16x 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Backplane, SAS/SATA Cables, SAS Expander Card
• Server Generation: M8
• Interface Speed (Max): 12 Gbps (SAS)
• Connectivity: Internal SAS/SATA
• Expansion Type: Internal Storage Expansion
• Number of Drive Connectors: 16
• Backplane Type: Hot-Plug
• Purpose: Increase internal server storage capacity
• Installation Location: Server chassis
• Material: PCB, Metal, Plastic

Why choose it

This genuine Fujitsu upgrade kit ensures perfect compatibility and reliability. With hot-swap support and a 12 Gbps SAS interface, it delivers high performance and easy maintenance. The kit includes all necessary components, simplifying installation and reducing downtime.

Ideal use cases

• Expanding storage capacity in a Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M8 server
• Supporting virtualized environments or database applications requiring high-capacity, high-speed storage
• Upgrading from fewer drives to a 16-bay configuration for increased redundancy and performance

Good to know

The kit supports both SAS and SATA drives, offering flexibility in drive selection. It is designed for internal installation in the server chassis, leveraging the existing M8 architecture for optimal performance.