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Dell 169CN Hot-pluggable Blank Hard Drive Carrier Tray Sled
- 3.5-inch Hard Drive Carrier Tray
- Hot-pluggable design
- Facilitates easy drive replacement
- Ensures secure drive mounting
- Compatible with specific Dell servers
- Includes necessary mounting screws
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Product Overview
The Dell 169CN is a hot-pluggable blank hard drive carrier tray or sled. It is designed to hold a 3.5-inch hard drive and allows for easy insertion and removal from compatible Dell server chassis without powering down the system.
Technical Information
| Type | Hard Drive Carrier Tray/Sled |
| Form Factor Supported | 3.5-Inch |
Additional Specifications
| Feature | Hot-pluggable |
| Compatibility | Dell Servers |
Product Description
The Dell 169CN is a crucial component for managing storage in Dell server environments. This carrier tray, also known as a sled, is specifically designed to house a 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drive. Its primary function is to provide a secure and standardized method for installing and removing drives from the server chassis. The hot-pluggable nature of this tray is a significant advantage, allowing IT administrators to add or replace drives while the server is operational, thereby minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous service availability. Each 169CN tray is built to exacting specifications to ensure a perfect fit within compatible Dell server drive bays. This precise engineering guarantees proper connection to the server's backplane, facilitating reliable data transfer and power delivery to the installed hard drive. The tray often comes with a handle for easy grip and extraction, and may include mounting screws to firmly secure the hard drive within the sled itself, preventing vibration and ensuring physical stability. This blank carrier is essential for initial server deployments, expansion of storage capacity, or as a replacement for a damaged or missing drive sled. By utilizing these standardized trays, organizations can streamline their storage management processes, reduce the risk of hardware errors associated with improper drive installation, and maintain the overall health and performance of their Dell server infrastructure.
