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Dell X7K8W 3.5-inch SAS/ SATA Caddy Tray
- Drive Size: 3.5-inch
- Interface Compatibility: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI), SATA (Serial ATA)
- Hot-Swap Capable: Yes
- Chassis Compatibility: Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers (specific models may vary)
- Material: Metal and Plastic construction
- Includes: Drive tray, screws (often included)
- Purpose: Secure mounting and hot-swapping of hard drives
- Part Number: X7K8W
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Product Overview
The Dell X7K8W is a 3.5-inch drive caddy tray designed for SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives. It provides a secure and convenient way to install and hot-swap drives in compatible Dell server chassis. This tray ensures proper connection and airflow for the installed hard drive.
Technical Information
| Drive Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Drive Interface | SAS / SATA |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Dell Servers |
| Part Number | X7K8W |
Product Description
The Dell X7K8W is a standard 3.5-inch drive caddy designed to facilitate the installation and management of SAS and SATA hard disk drives within compatible Dell PowerEdge server systems. This caddy tray is essential for ensuring that the drive is securely mounted within the server's drive bay, providing proper physical support and alignment for the connectors. Its robust construction typically involves a combination of durable metal and plastic components to withstand the rigors of a data center environment. One of the key features of the X7K8W caddy is its hot-swap capability. This allows administrators to add or remove hard drives from the server without needing to power down the system. This is crucial for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime, especially in mission-critical applications where continuous operation is required. The caddy is designed to engage with the server's backplane, ensuring a reliable electrical connection for data transfer and power. This drive tray is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers that utilize 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays. It often comes with the necessary screws for securing the hard drive to the caddy itself. By using the correct drive caddy, such as the X7K8W, users can ensure optimal performance, cooling, and reliability for their storage configurations within Dell server infrastructure.
