What is a Backplane Ready drive?

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Could you explain to me what Backplane Ready means. Trying to spec
out a Windows Server and noticed that Western Digital 300GB Raptor
comes in 2 models: Backplane Ready and SATA cable connect. What does
Backplane Ready refer to?
 
Albert said:
Could you explain to me what Backplane Ready means. Trying to spec
out a Windows Server and noticed that Western Digital 300GB Raptor
comes in 2 models: Backplane Ready and SATA cable connect. What does
Backplane Ready refer to?
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It refers to the interface type. "Backplane Ready" drives are intended
for installation in external, multi-drive enclosures, usually for RAID
and hot swap purposes.

Long story short: if you're buying the drive for a desktop computer
and not an external multi-drive enclosure, you need the standard
"SATA cable connect" version.
 
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