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HP 696240-001 5-Bay SFF Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly
- Number of Bays: 5
- Drive Size: 2.5-inch SFF
- Type: Front Cage Assembly
- Supports hot-swappable drives
- Facilitates front-accessible storage expansion
- Compatible with select HP ProLiant servers
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Product Overview
The HP 696240-001 is a 5-bay Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive front cage assembly. It is designed for specific HP ProLiant server models, allowing for the installation of multiple 2.5-inch drives at the front of the chassis.
Technical Information
| Number of Bays | 5 |
| Drive Size | 2.5-inch SFF |
| Type | Front Cage Assembly |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Select HP ProLiant Servers |
| Model | 696240-001 |
Product Description
The HP 696240-001 is a front-accessible hard drive cage assembly designed to house five 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drives. This component is crucial for servers that offer front-loading drive capabilities, allowing administrators to easily install, remove, or replace drives without needing to access the server's interior. The cage provides the necessary structure and connections for SAS or SATA drives to interface with the server's backplane. This assembly typically supports hot-swappable drives, a critical feature for enterprise environments where uptime is paramount. Hot-swapping enables drives to be managed during operation, facilitating maintenance, upgrades, or the replacement of failed drives without interrupting server functions. The design ensures that the drives are securely mounted and properly connected for optimal performance and reliability. While the specific server models compatible with the 696240-001 may vary, it is generally intended for HP ProLiant servers that feature 2.5-inch SFF drive bays accessible from the front panel. This cage is essential for configuring servers with multiple drives, enabling RAID configurations, expanding storage capacity, or utilizing SSDs for enhanced performance.
