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Dell 3PTKC SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drive Tray
- 3.5-inch form factor hard drive tray.
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems.
- Supports SAS and SATA hard drives.
- Enables hot-swapping of drives for easy replacement or upgrades.
- Includes necessary screws for drive mounting.
- Ensures secure and reliable connection of the drive.
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Product Overview
The Dell 3PTKC is a 3.5-inch hard drive tray (also known as a caddy or carrier) designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and storage arrays. It allows a 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drive to be securely mounted and inserted into a hot-swap drive bay.
Technical Information
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Drive Type | SAS, SATA |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers and Storage |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Hot-Swap |
| Model Number | 3PTKC |
| Included Accessories | Mounting Screws |
Product Description
The Dell 3PTKC is a crucial component for managing storage within Dell's server and storage infrastructure. This is a 3.5-inch drive tray, often referred to as a caddy or carrier, specifically engineered to house a standard 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard disk drive. Its primary function is to provide a secure and standardized method for installing and removing drives from compatible Dell systems, particularly those equipped with hot-swap drive bays. The design of the 3PTKC tray facilitates easy drive insertion and removal without the need to power down the server or storage array. This hot-swap capability is essential for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime, allowing for drive replacements, upgrades, or the addition of new storage capacity during operation. The tray ensures proper alignment and connection of the drive's interface (SAS or SATA) to the backplane of the server or enclosure. Each Dell 3PTKC tray typically comes with the necessary mounting screws to securely fasten the hard drive to the tray itself. This ensures that the drive remains stable within the tray during operation and transit. For IT professionals managing Dell hardware, having spare drive trays like the 3PTKC is often a requirement for efficient storage maintenance and expansion.
