Dell WH5D2 Hot-Pluggable LFF 3.5-inch Hard Drive Caddy
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- Designed for Dell Servers/Storage
- Includes screws for drive mounting
- Facilitates easy drive replacement
- Ensures proper connection to backplane
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch LFF
- Hot-Swappable
- Yes
- Drive Interface Support
- SATA/SAS
- Compatibility
- Dell Servers/Storage
- Part Number
- WH5D2
Product details
The Dell WH5D2 is a hot-pluggable hard drive caddy designed for 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) drives. It facilitates easy installation and removal of hard drives from compatible Dell servers and storage arrays without system downtime.
Specifications
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch LFF
- Hot-Swappable
- Yes
- Drive Interface Support
- SATA/SAS
- Compatibility
- Dell Servers/Storage
- Part Number
- WH5D2
Description
The Dell WH5D2 hard drive caddy is an essential component for managing storage in Dell enterprise environments. This tray is specifically designed to hold a 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) SATA or SAS hard drive, ensuring a secure fit and proper electrical connection when inserted into a compatible drive bay. Its hot-swappable capability is a critical feature, allowing administrators to add, remove, or replace drives while the system remains powered on and operational. This hot-plug caddy simplifies routine maintenance and upgrades. By using the WH5D2, users can quickly swap out a failed drive or upgrade to a larger capacity drive without the need to shut down the server or storage array. This minimizes downtime and maintains the availability of critical applications and data. The caddy typically comes with the necessary screws to securely mount the hard drive to the tray. Compatibility is key, and the WH5D2 is engineered to work seamlessly with a range of Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell storage solutions that utilize 3.5-inch drive bays. Proper installation of the drive into the caddy and the caddy into the bay ensures optimal performance and reliability. It's a straightforward yet vital piece of hardware for any data center relying on Dell infrastructure.
Condition: Refurbished
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