SAS HDD backplane accepts SATA drives, SATA backplane does NOT accept SAS 2.5" SAS HDDs come with or without carrier/tray — ALWAYS ASK
ALWAYS confirm carrier/tray PN — server-specific trays vary by generation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
options are positioned at the top of the IBM SATA and SAS HDD line. The SATA are available in a hot-swap or simple-swap version and the SAS is available in hot-swap version.<br><br>These HDDs support entry-level server and workstation applications, such as:<br><br>- Transaction processing<br>- Data mining<br>- Data warehousing<br>- Professional video and graphics Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.