Dell 2.5″ SATA/SAS Hard Drive Tray Caddy – Small Form Factor (SFF) for PowerEdge Servers

Dell 2.5″ SATA/SAS hard drive tray caddy is a small form factor (SFF) drive carrier used to mount and secure 2.5″ hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) inside Dell PowerEdge rack servers.

These trays slide into the server’s hot-swap bays and interface with the backplane to provide reliable data and power connection.

Frequently Asked Questions For Dell 2.5″ SATA/SAS hard drive

Q1: What servers are these 2.5″ Dell caddies compatible with?

A: These caddies fit a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers with 2.5″ drive bays (11G/12G/13G/14G), including models like R630, R730, R740, R720, R430, R510, R610, R810, etc. Compatibility varies by specific part number.

Q2: Can I use a 2.5″ tray caddy for SSDs?

A: Yes — these trays support 2.5″ SSDs as well as traditional HDDs, as long as the server bay is 2.5″ SFF and the interface is SATA or SAS.

Q3: What if my caddy doesn’t include screws?

A: Some sellers include mounting screws, while others sell just the tray. You can use standard 2.5″ drive screws if needed.

Q4: Do these caddies work in older Dell servers?

A: Yes — many are backward compatible with older PowerEdge generations if they have 2.5″ hot-swap backplanes. Always verify the exact server compatibility.

Q5: How do I install it?

A: Attach your drive to the caddy with screws (if provided), then slide the caddy into the server’s drive bay until it clicks and connects to the backplane