Intel Backplane Board for M50CYP2UR208/M50FCP2UR208

This 2U server backplane board connects up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives to your RAID controller or HBA, delivering reliable 6 Gbps throughput for Intel server systems M50CYP2UR208 and M50FCP2UR208.

Advantages

Engineered for enterprise storage density, the backplane simplifies drive installation and maintenance with tool-less hot-swap trays. Dual SFF-8087 mini-SAS connectors provide clean cable routing, while per-drive activity and status LEDs enable quick fault identification. The 4-pin Molex power input ensures stable operation under heavy I/O loads, and the RoHS-compliant PCB construction guarantees long-term durability in 24/7 environments.

Suitable for

• Intel Server System M50CYP2UR208
• Intel Server System M50FCP2UR208
• IT administrators upgrading storage capacity in 2U rack servers
• Data centers requiring hot-swap drive maintenance

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U backplane module
• Drive bays supported: 8 × 3.5" hot-swap
• Storage interface: SAS-3 / SATA-3 (6 Gbps per port)
• Host interface: 2 × SFF-8087 mini-SAS
• Power connector: 1 × 4-pin Molex
• LED indicators: drive activity and status
• Compatibility: Intel Server Systems M50CYP2UR208, M50FCP2UR208

Recommendations

Pair this backplane with a hardware RAID controller supporting 6 Gbps SAS/SATA drives to maximize data protection and performance. Verify chassis airflow and cable management before installation to ensure optimal cooling and signal integrity.