Backplane - How To Discuss
Emily Cortez
Published May 04, 2026
Backplane
The backplane is the physical connection between the interface cards and the power and data distribution buses in a network device, such as a router, hub, or switch.
Meanings of Backplane
A printed circuit board that connects multiple connectors in parallel so that each pin on each connector connects to the same relative pin on all other connectors, forming a computer bus.
