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Compaq 388506-B21 Ait35 Drive In Cannister
- Type: Drive Canister / Carrier
- Compatibility: Designed for specific Compaq/HP servers and storage systems
- Feature: Hot-swappable
- Interface Support: Varies based on the drive installed (e.g., SCSI, SAS)
- Purpose: Securely holds and protects internal drives
- Facilitates easy drive installation and removal
- Often includes necessary cabling or connectors
- Part of Compaq's storage infrastructure solutions
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Type
- Drive Canister
- Compatibility
- Compaq/HP Servers
- Feature
- Hot-swappable
- Manufacturer
- Compaq
- Part Number
- 388506-B21
Product details
The Compaq 388506-B21 is a drive canister designed to house and protect a compatible drive, likely a tape drive or hard drive, within a server or storage enclosure. It provides a hot-swappable bay for easy drive replacement and maintenance.
Technical Information
| Type | Drive Canister |
| Compatibility | Compaq/HP Servers |
| Feature | Hot-swappable |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | Compaq |
| Part Number | 388506-B21 |
Description
The Compaq 388506-B21 is a crucial component within Compaq's server and storage solutions, serving as a drive canister or carrier. Its primary function is to securely house a compatible internal drive, such as a hard disk drive or a tape drive, within a server chassis or a dedicated storage enclosure. This canister is engineered to facilitate the hot-swappable nature of modern enterprise drives, meaning that a drive can be inserted or removed from the system while the server or storage array remains powered on and operational. This hot-swappable capability is essential for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime in critical IT environments. It allows for quick and easy replacement of failed drives or for upgrading storage capacity without the need to shut down the entire system. The canister itself is designed to provide a robust physical connection and ensure proper airflow for cooling the drive. It typically includes the necessary mounting points and connectors to interface with the system's backplane or drive bay infrastructure. While the specific drive interface (e.g., SCSI, SAS, SATA) is determined by the drive installed within the canister, the 388506-B21 itself is the physical housing that enables this modular approach to storage management. It is a testament to Compaq's focus on providing flexible and serviceable hardware solutions for enterprise data centers, ensuring that system maintenance and upgrades can be performed efficiently and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Condition: Refurbished
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