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Dell PowerEdge 3.5" LFF SAS SATA Hard Drive Tray Caddy
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Product Specification
| Type | Hot-plug hard drive tray caddy |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF |
| Supported Drives | SAS and SATA HDD |
| Hot Swap | Yes, hot-plug carrier |
| Installation | Tool-less drive mounting |
| Compatible Series | Dell PowerEdge R520, R530, R540, R720, R730, R740, T430, T440, T630, T640 |
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Dell PowerEdge 3.5 inch LFF hot-plug drive tray caddy for mounting one SAS or SATA hard drive in front bays.
This is a Dell hot-plug carrier for 3.5 inch large form factor (LFF) drives, sold under SKU CADDY-DELL-LFF-35. It holds one 3.5 inch SAS or SATA hard drive and seats it in the front bays of LFF-configured PowerEdge servers from the 12th, 13th and 14th generations: the R520, R530, R540, R720, R730 and R740 rack servers and the T430, T440, T630 and T640 towers. Drives fit into the tray without tools, and the carrier lets a drive be pulled and replaced from the front while the server is running. IT teams and integrators in Doha and across Qatar use it to populate empty bays, replace a damaged or missing carrier, or rebuild a refurbished server with new drives for file storage, backup targets or virtualisation hosts. It fits LFF bays only. A chassis built with 2.5 inch bays needs a smaller carrier.
CADDY-DELL-LFF-35Form factor 3.5 inch LFFWill it fit my system?
The carrier is listed for the following PowerEdge models in their LFF configuration, meaning the chassis is fitted with a 3.5 inch drive backplane. The 14th generation models (R540, R740, T440 and T640) use a different latch and bezel style from earlier servers, so compare against a tray already in the chassis before ordering several or mixing styles in one server.
| Server | Generation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PowerEdge R520 | 12th generation | LFF chassis only |
| PowerEdge R720 | 12th generation | LFF chassis only |
| PowerEdge R530 | 13th generation | LFF chassis only |
| PowerEdge R730 | 13th generation | LFF chassis only |
| PowerEdge T430 | 13th generation | LFF chassis only |
| PowerEdge T630 | 13th generation | LFF chassis only |
| PowerEdge R540 | 14th generation | LFF chassis only, check latch style |
| PowerEdge R740 | 14th generation | LFF chassis only, check latch style |
| PowerEdge T440 | 14th generation | LFF chassis only, check latch style |
| PowerEdge T640 | 14th generation | LFF chassis only, check latch style |
The same server models built with 2.5 inch SFF bays take a smaller carrier and will not accept this tray.
Specification
The carrier is a mechanical part: it holds the drive and leaves the drive connector exposed to the backplane, so the interface is set by the drive, backplane and RAID controller rather than by the tray. Either a SAS or a SATA 3.5 inch hard drive can be fitted.
Installation
Place the 3.5 inch drive in the tray with its connector facing the rear opening and secure it in the tool-less mounting. With the handle open, slide the carrier into the bay until it meets the backplane, then close the handle so the latch locks it in place. Hot-plug replacement is safe when the drive belongs to a redundant array such as RAID 1, 5 or 6, where the controller rebuilds onto the new disk; pulling a drive from a non-redundant volume takes that volume offline. Check the drive status LED and the controller view in iDRAC before and after a swap. The caddy is supplied without a hard drive, and fitting spare carriers to unused bays lets drives be added later without sourcing trays at that point.
Part numbers and identification
Condition & testing
- Tested in a compatible system
- Verified against the listed part number and specification
- Fully working; minor cosmetic marks are possible on refurbished units.
- 6-month warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and support across Qatar.
What ships with this part
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Our team in Doha answers specification and compatibility questions during working hours.
Ask on WhatsApp sales@serverdove.comWhich Dell PowerEdge servers use this 3.5-inch caddy?
It is listed for the PowerEdge R520, R530, R540, R720, R730 and R740 rack servers and the T430, T440, T630 and T640 tower servers. In each case it applies to the LFF configuration, meaning the chassis is fitted with a 3.5-inch drive backplane. Servers of the same model built with 2.5-inch SFF bays take a smaller carrier.
Does this caddy work with both SAS and SATA hard drives?
Yes. The carrier holds the drive mechanically and leaves the drive connector exposed to the backplane, so either a 3.5-inch SAS or a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive can be fitted. Whether the drive is usable then depends on the server's backplane and RAID controller, which in these PowerEdge models generally handle both interfaces.
Can I hot-swap drives using this tray?
It is a hot-plug carrier, so a drive can be removed and inserted from the front of the server while it is running. Doing so safely relies on the RAID controller and array configuration: replacing a member of a redundant array such as RAID 1, 5 or 6 lets the controller rebuild, whereas pulling a drive from a non-redundant volume will take that volume offline.
Do I need screws or tools to fit a drive?
The carrier is listed as tool-less, so a 3.5-inch drive is fitted into the tray without tools. Once the drive is seated, the caddy slides into the bay and the latch locks it against the backplane. Removal reverses the process via the front release on the carrier.
Is the same caddy design used across the R720, R730 and R740 generations?
Dell revised its drive carrier design between PowerEdge generations, and the 14th generation servers such as the R540, R740, T440 and T640 use a different latch and bezel style from earlier models. Before ordering several, compare the caddy against one already in the server to confirm the style matches the chassis.
Does the caddy include a hard drive?
This item is the drive carrier. A 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drive is needed separately to populate the bay. Fitting carriers to unused bays is also common practice when planning future expansion, since it allows drives to be added later without sourcing trays at that point.
What does refurbished mean at ServerDove?
Off-lease or decommissioned enterprise hardware that we clean, test and reset in Doha. Every unit goes through POST, burn-in, memory and drive checks and a power-supply check, with firmware and BIOS returned to defaults and drives securely erased.
Can I ask about the exact unit before I buy?
Yes. Message us the SKU on WhatsApp and we will confirm the condition and configuration of the unit in stock, with photos if you want them.
How fast is delivery in Qatar?
Orders ship from Doha and arrive within one working day anywhere in Qatar. Delivery is free on orders over QAR 300.
Can I collect in person?
Yes, from Nuaija Office 7, Doha, usually within 24 hours of ordering. Choose pick-up at checkout and we will message you when it is ready.
What warranty is included?
A 6-month hardware warranty from the delivery date, covering the unit as supplied. If a part fails we repair or replace it. Full terms are on the warranty page.
What is your return policy?
If the unit arrives faulty or not as described, tell us and we will collect it and replace or refund it. Full terms are on the Refund Policy page.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express online. Bank transfer is available for company orders; contact us for details.
Is the price shown the final price?
Yes. The price shown is what you pay; nothing is added at checkout, and every order ships with an invoice in your name or your company's name.
Why buy refurbished
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Tested before it ships
POST, burn-in, memory and power-supply checks on every unit. Anything that fails is repaired or pulled from stock, not sold.
Same performance, lower cost
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In stock, not on order
New enterprise hardware can take weeks or months to arrive. Ours is on the shelf in Doha and delivered across Qatar within a day.
Warranty and local support
Every unit is covered. Installation, configuration and hardware support are handled by our own team in Qatar, not a call centre abroad.