Name: 45W8687 IBM 2.5-inch SAS HDD Tray Caddy for Storwize V3700 V3500
Brand: IBM
SKU: 45W8687
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 45W8687 2.5" SAS HDD Hard Drive Tray Caddy serves as a reliable mounting solution for 2.5-inch SAS drives in IBM Storwize V3700 and V3500 systems. It plays a key role in ensuring drives are securely held while allowing easy access for maintenance or replacement within enterprise storage environments.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	45W8687
Alternate Part Number	45W8687-02-CT

Technical Information
Series	IBM Storwize Drive Tray
product type	HDD Drive Tray / Caddy
Product Category	Storage Accessories
Compatibility	IBM Storwize V3700, IBM Storwize V3500

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This IBM 45W8687 2.5" SAS HDD Hard Drive Tray Caddy is built for housing and securing 2.5-inch SAS hard drives in IBM Storwize V3700 and V3500 storage arrays. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage environments where reliable drive mounting and quick servicing are essential. Often found in server racks and storage enclosures, this caddy is designed for IT professionals and system administrators who manage, replace, or upgrade storage drives. Its sturdy build ensures that drives remain stable during operation and transport. Key Features Fits 2.5" SAS drives specifically in Storwize V3700 and V3500 Durable materials to protect drives during handling Tool-less design enables fast drive installation and removal Ensures proper alignment and connection within storage chassis Supports hot-swapping for minimal downtime This tray caddy is typically deployed in enterprise storage setups where drive availability and quick maintenance are critical. By securely holding the drives, it helps reduce the risk of data loss due to physical drive disconnections or damage. Its design aids technicians in managing storage arrays efficiently, contributing to smoother operations and less downtime.

Use Cases
The IBM 45W8687 2.5-inch SAS HDD Hard Drive Tray Caddy is commonly utilized in enterprise storage infrastructures where IBM Storwize V3700 and V3500 systems are deployed. IT professionals managing mid-sized data centers and virtualized environments benefit from this component to streamline drive management and maintain high availability. How It's Used: Enabling rapid hot-swapping of SAS drives in storage clusters to minimize downtime during maintenance. Supporting virtualization workloads in SMB networks by facilitating efficient storage expansion and replacement. Deploying in rack-mounted Storwize systems within enterprise IT to maintain organized and secure drive configurations. Utilizing in remote office storage setups for simplified hardware servicing without extensive technician intervention. Facilitating replacement and upgrades of high-performance SAS drives in data centers managing mixed workloads. This drive tray caddy enhances operational efficiency by providing a secure and standardized mounting solution that supports scalability within Storwize arrays. Its design helps reduce service time and maintain consistent performance in critical storage environments.

45W8687 IBM 2.5-inch SAS HDD Tray Caddy for Storwize V3700 V3500

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

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