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Dell 2.5" SFF Drive Caddy for R640 R740 R740xd R940
DELL
Product Specification
| Brand | DELL |
| SKU | CADDY-DELL-14G-SFF |
| Product Type | Drive Caddy |
| Drive Size | 2.5" SFF |
| Drive Support | SAS / SATA / SSD |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R640, R740, R740xd, R940 Series |
| Feature | Hot Plug Drive Tray |
| Series | Dell 14G Server Caddy |
| Use | Server Drive Mounting Bracket |
About This Product
Overview
This Dell 2.5" SFF drive caddy tray is built for use in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers, including the R640, R740, R740xd, and R940 series. It provides a practical mounting solution for 2.5-inch drives and is intended for server environments where secure drive placement and easy installation matter. As a Dell 14G server caddy, it is suited to systems that use hot plug drive trays and standard server drive mounting hardware. The tray supports SAS, SATA, and SSD drives, making it a flexible option for replacing a missing caddy or preparing a drive for installation in a supported chassis.
Performance & Scalability
In server deployments, drive carriers play an important role in maintaining organized, serviceable storage bays. This caddy helps ensure that a compatible 2.5" drive can be seated correctly within the server, supporting consistent physical alignment and straightforward handling during maintenance. Because it is designed for hot plug use, it can help simplify drive swaps in supported systems without requiring a full chassis service process. For environments that rely on multiple drives across Dell PowerEdge platforms, having the correct caddy on hand supports smoother expansion, replacement, and routine storage management. Its compatibility with SAS, SATA, and SSD media adds flexibility for mixed storage configurations within the same server family.
Storage Flexibility
This drive caddy is designed for 2.5-inch SFF storage devices, giving it broad usefulness across supported Dell server setups. Whether the installed drive is SAS, SATA, or SSD, the tray provides the physical interface needed to mount the device securely in the server bay. That flexibility is valuable for IT teams managing different storage types or replacing a drive carrier in a system that uses multiple media formats. The caddy format also helps keep drives properly positioned for insertion and removal in compatible hot plug bays, which is especially useful in busy server rooms where fast access and orderly storage hardware are important.
Why Choose This Product?
Choosing the correct drive caddy is essential when maintaining Dell PowerEdge servers, and this model is a straightforward fit for supported R640, R740, R740xd, and R940 systems. It is a practical replacement or spare part for organizations that want to keep server storage bays ready for use. Because it is specifically identified as a Dell 14G server caddy and mounting bracket, it aligns with the hardware expectations of compatible Dell platforms. For resellers, technicians, and IT departments, this drive tray offers a dependable way to support drive installation and server maintenance without unnecessary complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Dell servers is this 2.5" drive caddy compatible with?
This drive caddy is listed for Dell PowerEdge R640, R740, R740xd, and R940 series servers.
What drive types can be used with this caddy?
It supports SAS, SATA, and SSD drives in a 2.5" SFF format.
Is this a hot plug drive tray?
Yes, this product is described as a hot plug drive tray for compatible Dell PowerEdge systems.
What size drive does this tray fit?
This caddy is designed for 2.5-inch small form factor drives.
Is this suitable as a replacement server drive bracket?
Yes, it is identified as a server drive mounting bracket and can be used as a replacement caddy for supported systems.
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