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IBM 46U3521 3.5-inch SAS Hard Drive Caddy
- 3.5-inch Form Factor
- Designed for SAS Hard Drives
- Includes mounting screws
- Facilitates easy drive installation
- Ensures secure drive mounting
- Compatible with specific IBM systems
- Hot-swappable capability (system dependent)
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Product Overview
The IBM 46U3521 is a 3.5-inch SAS hard drive caddy, also known as a drive bay or carrier. It is designed to securely hold and facilitate the installation of a 3.5-inch SAS hard drive into compatible IBM server or storage systems.
Technical Information
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Drive Type Compatibility | SAS Hard Drive |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 46U3521 |
Product Description
The IBM 46U3521 is a crucial component for integrating 3.5-inch SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) hard drives into IBM server and storage solutions. This caddy, often referred to as a drive carrier or bay, provides a robust and standardized method for mounting the hard drive within the server chassis. Its design ensures that the drive is securely held in place, preventing vibration and ensuring proper connection to the backplane or controller. This specific caddy is engineered to accommodate the physical dimensions of a 3.5-inch drive, which is larger than the more common 2.5-inch form factor found in many modern servers. The SAS interface is known for its high performance, reliability, and scalability, making SAS drives a preferred choice for enterprise-level applications that demand consistent data throughput and uptime. The 46U3521 caddy is designed to maintain the integrity of this connection. Installation and removal of hard drives are simplified with the use of these carriers, often allowing for hot-swapping capabilities. This means drives can be replaced or added while the system is still running, minimizing downtime for critical operations. The IBM 46U3521 is an essential accessory for maintaining and expanding storage capacity in compatible IBM hardware environments.
