00N7281 - IBM Hot-pluggable Ultra 160 SCSI Hard Drive Tray Sled Bracket for Netfinity xSeries Servers

SKU 00N7281

Brand IBM

Hot-pluggable design for seamless drive insertion/removal
Supports Ultra 160 SCSI interface
Compatible with specific IBM server models
Provides secure mounting for 3.5-inch hard drives
Includes necessary connectors for data and power
Facilitates easy drive replacement and upgrades
Ensures proper airflow for drive cooling
Part of IBM's server storage expansion solutions

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Hard Drive Tray
Interface: Ultra 160 SCSI
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Hot-Swappable: Yes
Brand: IBM
Part Number: 00N7281

Product details

The IBM 00N7281 is a hot-pluggable Ultra 160 SCSI Hard Drive Tray. It is designed to securely house and facilitate the easy insertion and removal of compatible SCSI hard drives within IBM server systems.

Technical Information

Product Type	Hard Drive Tray
Interface	Ultra 160 SCSI
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Hot-Swappable	Yes

Additional Specifications

Brand	IBM
Part Number	00N7281
Compatibility	IBM Servers (Specific models)
Drive Type	SCSI Hard Drive

Description

The IBM 00N7281 is a specialized hard drive tray designed to integrate 3.5-inch SCSI hard disk drives into compatible IBM server platforms. Its primary function is to provide a secure and convenient housing for the hard drive, ensuring it is properly seated and connected to the server's backplane. The tray is engineered with a hot-pluggable mechanism, which is a critical feature in enterprise environments. This allows IT administrators to install or remove hard drives without needing to power down the server, thereby minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous operation. This tray specifically supports the Ultra 160 SCSI interface, a high-speed standard for connecting storage devices that was prevalent in server environments. The Ultra 160 standard offers enhanced data transfer rates and improved performance compared to earlier SCSI versions. The 00N7281 tray ensures that the hard drive makes reliable contact with the server's SCSI bus, facilitating optimal data transfer speeds and system stability. It is designed to meet IBM's stringent quality and reliability standards for server components. Beyond its core function of holding the drive, the IBM 00N7281 tray also plays a role in the overall thermal management of the server. It is designed to allow for adequate airflow around the hard drive, helping to dissipate heat and prevent overheating, which can lead to drive failure and performance degradation. This tray is an essential component for expanding storage capacity or replacing existing drives in IBM servers that utilize Ultra 160 SCSI storage configurations.

Condition: Refurbished