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Dell 04696C Hot-pluggable SCSI Hard Drive Tray Sled Bracket
- Hot-pluggable design for easy drive replacement
- Accommodates 3.5-inch hard drives
- Compatible with SCSI and SAS interfaces
- Securely holds hard drive in place
- Facilitates tool-less installation and removal
- Designed for Dell server drive bays
- Ensures proper airflow and connection
- Essential for server maintenance and upgrades
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Product Overview
The Dell 04696C is a hot-pluggable hard drive tray or sled bracket. It is designed to securely hold a 3.5-inch SCSI or SAS hard drive and allow for easy insertion and removal from compatible Dell server drive bays without system downtime.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive Tray/Sled |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface Compatibility | SCSI, SAS |
| Hot-Swap Capable | Yes |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 04696C |
| Material | Metal and Plastic |
Product Description
This Dell 04696C hard drive tray is a crucial component for managing storage in Dell servers that support hot-swappable drives. It is specifically designed to hold a 3.5-inch hard drive, whether it's a SCSI or SAS interface, and provides a secure mounting point. The tray's design ensures that the drive is properly aligned and connected when inserted into a server's drive bay. The key feature of this tray is its hot-pluggable capability. This means that a hard drive can be installed or removed from the server while the system is still running, without the need to power down. This is essential for maintaining high availability in enterprise environments, allowing for drive replacements, upgrades, or additions with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. The 04696C tray is built to Dell's specifications, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and storage enclosures. It typically includes necessary screws or mounting points for the hard drive itself and a handle for easy insertion and extraction. This accessory is vital for server administrators performing routine maintenance or expanding storage capacity.
