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Small black plastic drive adapter bracket for Dell Precision T5820 tower

DELL

DELL Precision T5820 Workstation Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-88E5-NWA31

A hard-drive adapter built for the Dell Precision T5820 tower workstation

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive1x 2 TB HDD, 1x 512 GB SSD M.2
  • GPUP2000
  • CPU1x Intel Xeon W-2145 (3.7 GHz) 8C
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • Xeon W-2145 at 3.70 GHz powers sustained engineering workloads
  • 32GB memory handles large project files and virtual machines
  • 512GB NVMe SSD plus 2TB HDD gives fast boot and ample storage
  • Quadro P2000 graphics drives CAD, 3D modelling and visualisation
  • 950W supply supports add-in cards and future upgrades

Precision T5820 Hard Drive Adapter

This adapter enables installation of additional storage devices inside the Dell Precision T5820 tower workstation. It connects compatible drives to the system backplane so the workstation can recognise and use them. The part is designed for the T5820 chassis and supports the platform’s flexible storage configuration.

Upgrades the factory drive bay layout

The T5820 ships with one 2TB HDD and one 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD. This adapter adds the physical interface needed to populate empty drive bays or swap storage types without replacing the whole chassis. The upgrade is worth it when project files, virtual machines or media libraries outgrow the original two-drive arrangement.

Fits the T5820 tower with 950W supply

The adapter mounts in the toolless chassis alongside the existing Xeon W-2145 processor, 32GB memory and Quadro P2000 graphics. It draws power from the 950W unit and uses existing backplane connectors, freeing PCIe slots for other add-in cards while expanding local storage capacity.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SATA, IDE & M.2 Drive Adapters, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $702.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).
Memory size 32 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 148 comparable items (median 48 GB).
RAM capacity 32 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 148 comparable items (median 48 GB).
Price per TB $351.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 61% of the 296 comparable items (median $760.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model nameT5820
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useWorkstation
Performance
Spindle speed7,200 rpm
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
CPU1x Intel Xeon W-2145 (3.7 GHz) 8C
CPU model1x Intel Xeon W-2145 (3.7 GHz) 8C
CPU socketLGA 2066
Base clock speed3.7 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM capacity32 GB
Total memory slots8
Max supported RAM512 GB
Storage
Storage drive1x 2 TB HDD, 1x 512 GB SSD M.2
SSD storage512 GB
Hard drive2 TB
Graphics
GPUP2000
GPU modelP2000
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors4x DisplayPort
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks2 ports
Power
Power supply950 W
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the Dell Precision T5820 tower have tool-free drive bays for this adapter?

The tower uses a toolless chassis design, so the adapter slides into the 3.5-inch bay without screws; the step people miss is locking the green latch fully until it clicks.

How is the adapter secured inside the T5820?

Insert the adapter into the front-accessible drive cage, engage the toolless retention lever, and push until the latch snaps; forgetting to seat the latch causes the drive to disconnect under vibration.

Will the adapter need any firmware updates or tray replacements over time?

The adapter itself has no firmware; only the drive inserted into it may receive updates, and the plastic tray clips can fatigue after repeated swaps, so keep a spare tray if you change drives often.

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