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?

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:14:33 -0800, Albert rearranged some electrons to
say:

> What does Backplane
> Ready refer to?

I believe that it means that it fits a 3.5" form factor (the connectors
are located as if it was a 3.5"-sized drive).

"Albert" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:0a9a9b52-d570-48fe-baca-(E-Mail Removed)...
> 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?

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.