Giga Computing GigaByte 4-Bay backplane+ Kabel Paket

In a busy server room, a technician needs to expand storage capacity quickly without downtime. The GIGA COMPUTING 4-Bay Backplane and Cable Kit provides the essential hardware to integrate four hot-swappable SAS or SATA drives into a compatible server chassis or drive cage. This kit includes the backplane module, a Mini-SAS data cable, and two SATA power cables, enabling a straightforward upgrade path for enterprise storage systems.

Key specifications

• Supports 4 drives: 3.5" SAS or SATA (2.5" with optional adapters)
• Hot-swap capability for uninterrupted drive replacement
• Host interface: 1x SFF-8087 Mini-SAS (12 Gb/s)
• Power: 2x SATA power connectors (12V/5V)
• LED indicators: power, drive activity, drive fault
• Includes 1x SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 cable and 2x SATA power cables
• SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) support for management
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C; humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

Why choose it

This backplane kit streamlines storage expansion in servers, workstations, and NAS systems. The hot-swap design minimizes downtime, while the included cables ensure compatibility with standard RAID controllers. Its robust PCB and metal construction guarantee long-term reliability in demanding environments.

Ideal use cases

• Upgrading server storage capacity in data centers
• Building custom NAS or storage servers
• Replacing faulty backplanes in existing chassis
• Adding hot-swap functionality to drive cages

Good to know

The backplane mounts into standard 3.5" drive cages using screw holes. It operates with +12V and +5V power and supports SES for drive monitoring. The kit is compatible with SFF-8087 Mini-SAS host connections, ensuring high-speed data transfer up to 12 Gb/s.