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EP-0002656 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
— · DRIVE LFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane supports SATA, not vice versa NL-SAS = SAS protocol at nearline (7.2K) speed — NOT SATA
Gen8 LFF tray ≠ Gen10 tray — different screw holes
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IBM EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS. Key specifications include voltage_rating: 24.000 VOLTS NOMINAL, wattage_rating: 21.000 WATTS. The unit ships in a LFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6240-01-421-3622, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
LFF BAY→ EP-0002656
NSN: 6240-01-421-3622
FSC: 6240
CAGE: 1NWY2 — INDEPENDENT ROUGH TERRAIN CENTER LLC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
voltage_rating24.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
wattage_rating21.000 WATTS
NSN6240-01-421-3622
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH — NL-SAS 7.2K EP-0002656 OEM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | — | NL-SAS 7.2K NL-SAS uses SAS protocol at 7.2K RPM | SAS backplane supports SATA, not reverse Tray generation matters | Gen8 LFF tray differs from Gen10 TITLE LFF 3.5" DRIVE PN EP-0002656 MFR OEM
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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WATTAGE RATING: 21.000 WATTS
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VOLTAGE RATING: 24.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Enterprise storage arrays and SANs
  • Direct-attached storage (DAS) expansion
  • Database tier storage (OLTP, OLAP)
  • Virtual machine datastore expansion
  • Backup-to-disk and disaster recovery targets
  • Content delivery and media streaming storage
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
WATTAGE RATING21.000 WATTS
VOLTAGE RATING24.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 14
A5886Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
5886Interchangeable
IBM EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS
interchangeable
588 NO 6Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
24241Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
1683-013-6Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MILE1-95Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is EP-0002656?
EP-0002656 is a IBM EXP 12S SAS 3.5" Disk Drive Expansion Drawer w/ 2x PS.
What parts can replace EP-0002656?
There are 14 known substitutes for EP-0002656: A5886, 5886, 588 NO 6 and 11 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is EP-0002656 still available?
EP-0002656 is currently cancelled.
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