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08FGT2 - Dell Hard Drive Caddy Carrier Assembly for Alienware 15 R2 Laptop
- Compatible with 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hard drives
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems
- Ensures secure mounting and vibration dampening
- Facilitates hot-swap functionality
- Includes necessary screws or mounting hardware
- Part number: 08FGT2
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive Caddy/Carrier
- Drive Size
- 3.5-inch
- Interface
- SAS/SATA
- Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge Servers (specific models vary)
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Manufacturer
- Dell
Product details
The Dell 08FGT2 is a hard drive caddy or carrier assembly. This component is essential for securely mounting and connecting a 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drive within compatible Dell PowerEdge servers or storage arrays.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive Caddy/Carrier |
| Drive Size | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS/SATA |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers (specific models vary) |
Additional Specifications
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Part Number | 08FGT2 |
Description
The Dell 08FGT2 is a critical component for server and storage hardware management, specifically designed as a carrier or caddy for 3.5-inch form factor hard disk drives. This assembly serves as the physical interface between the hard drive and the server's backplane or drive bay. Its primary function is to provide a secure and stable mounting point for the drive, ensuring proper alignment with the connectors and minimizing the impact of vibrations that could potentially lead to data corruption or drive failure. This caddy is engineered to support both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces, offering broad compatibility with the types of drives commonly used in enterprise environments. The 'hot-swap' capability, indicated by its design and typical use in servers, allows for the drive to be inserted or removed from the system while the server is powered on and operational. This feature is crucial for maintaining high availability and performing maintenance or upgrades without requiring system downtime, a fundamental requirement for mission-critical applications. The Dell 08FGT2 part number signifies a specific design intended for integration into Dell's server and storage product lines, most notably the PowerEdge server series. When purchasing this caddy, users can expect it to come with the necessary hardware, such as screws, for securing the drive to the caddy itself. Proper installation of the drive into the caddy, and subsequently the caddy into the server, is essential for optimal performance, cooling, and reliability of the storage subsystem.
Condition: Refurbished
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