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Dell Y973C 3.5-inch Hot-pluggable SAS/SATA Hard Drive Tray Sled Caddy
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface Support: SAS / SATA
- Hot-Pluggable Design
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Includes necessary screws for drive mounting
- Facilitates easy drive installation and removal
- Ensures secure connection to backplane
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Product Overview
The Dell Y973C is a 3.5-inch hot-pluggable SAS/SATA hard drive tray or sled caddy. It is used to mount and connect 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives to Dell PowerEdge servers and storage arrays that support this drive form factor.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive Tray / Sled / Caddy |
| Drive Size | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS / SATA |
| Hot-Swap Capable | Yes |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers (specific models vary) |
| Material | Metal and Plastic |
| Color | Black (typically) |
| Included | Tray, Screws |
Product Description
The Dell Y973C is a crucial component for managing storage within Dell PowerEdge servers and storage enclosures. This 3.5-inch drive tray, also known as a sled or caddy, provides a secure and standardized method for installing and removing SAS and SATA hard drives. Its hot-pluggable nature means that drives can be inserted or extracted while the server is operational, enabling seamless storage expansion, replacement, or maintenance without requiring system downtime. Designed to interface with the server's backplane, the Y973C ensures a reliable electrical connection for both data transfer and power. The tray itself is constructed from durable materials, typically a combination of metal and plastic, to provide physical protection for the hard drive. It comes with the necessary screws to firmly secure the 3.5-inch drive within the caddy, preventing vibration and ensuring a stable connection. This tray is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge server models that utilize 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays. By using these standardized caddies, IT administrators can efficiently manage their storage infrastructure, quickly replace failed drives, or add new capacity to meet growing data demands. The Y973C is an essential accessory for any Dell PowerEdge system equipped with 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays.
