IBM 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Drive Backplane for System x3500 M4 (00D2706) is an OEM storage backplane designed for the IBM System x3500 M4 (Type 7383). It provides the physical interface for 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drives within the server's storage configuration. IBM's official parts documentation identifies 00D2706 specifically as the 2.5-inch Hot-Swap Hard Drive Backplane for the x3500 M4.
- Part Number: 00D2706
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Product Type: Server Storage Backplane
- Backplane Type: 2.5-inch Hot-Swap HDD Backplane
- Drive Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Drive Support: Hot-Swap SAS/SATA drives, depending on system configuration
- Application: Enterprise Server Storage / Drive Connectivity
- Compatible System: IBM System x3500 M4 (Type 7383)
- Installation: Internal server chassis
- Component Function: Provides drive interface and connectivity for supported 2.5-inch hot-swap storage configurations
- IBM CRU Part Number: 00D2706
- Condition: OEM / Replacement Part
