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EMC Unity TAE empty storage chassis, silver rackmount form factor, front drive bays visible

EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation TAE Storage Array Empty Chassis D3122F

SKU CH-4YQS-1KCS3

Empty EMC Unity TAE storage array chassis D3122F for server deployments

  • Chassis styleTAE
  • Ready-to-deploy server foundation with EMC Unity TAE chassis
  • Empty 3122 chassis lets you populate drives to exact capacity needs
  • Standard server form factor fits existing rack infrastructure
  • Brand-new condition ensures full structural integrity
  • Cosmetic wear possible without affecting operational reliability

EMC Unity TAE Empty Chassis D3122F

This EMC Unity TAE empty chassis provides a server-form-factor enclosure for storage array deployments. It arrives without drives or controllers so integrators can populate it with compatible modules. The D3122F model suits data-centre teams building out Unity platforms. Condition is new, though cosmetic wear may be visible.

Build Quality and Connector Implications

The server chassis uses standard rack-mount rails for installation in industry cabinets. Front bays accept hot-swap drive carriers while rear apertures align with Unity power and I/O modules. Empty construction means cable routing and airflow paths stay open until you add components. No drives, fans or power supplies are included in the shipment.

Compatibility Checks Before Ordering

Verify that your rack depth and rail kit match the chassis mounting pattern before purchase. Confirm the Unity controller and disk shelves you plan to install are qualified for the TAE form factor. Ensure power distribution units deliver the connectors required by the modules you will add. Buyers needing a populated array or non-Unity hardware should consider other options.

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Price $405.99
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Specifications

Size & build
Chassis styleTAE

Questions about this item

What interface does the TAE D3122F chassis present to the storage controllers?

The empty TAE chassis provides the backplane connectors that link drive bays to the Unity storage processors; the exact protocol depends on the controller modules you install.

What physical space and mounting hardware does the D3122F require?

The chassis is a rack-mount server form factor designed for a standard equipment cabinet; it ships as an empty unit without rails, so you must supply a compatible rail kit for your rack depth.

How is the D3122F populated and what step is commonly missed?

After securing the chassis in the rack, you insert the storage processor enclosures, power supplies, and drives; the step often missed is fully seating each module until the latch clicks to engage the mid-plane connectors.

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