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Silver metal 3.5 inch drive caddy with black 2.5 inch adapter bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK F238F 3.5" Hard Drive Caddy with 2.5" Adapter for Dell PowerEdge

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A 3.5" hot-swap caddy with a 2.5" adapter bracket fits Dell PowerEdge servers for mixed drive installation and storage expansion

  • Install 2.5" drives in 3.5" bays using included adapter bracket
  • Hot-swap support enables drive changes without server downtime
  • Metal construction dissipates heat for reliable long-term operation
  • Fits Dell PowerEdge T340 T440 T640 T430 T630 R730 R930 T420 T620 R720 R320 R420
  • Quick mounting design simplifies storage expansion and upgrades

Server caddy for mixed drives

The SMUGDESK F238F kit pairs a standard 3.5-inch hot-swap tray with a 2.5-to-3.5-inch converter bracket so you can install smaller SSDs or hard drives into full-size bays. It targets administrators expanding storage on Dell PowerEdge servers without replacing existing backplanes.

Passive cooling in server airflow

The all-metal construction conducts heat from the drive into the chassis air stream, so thermals depend entirely on the server’s own fan wall. No moving parts are added, meaning acoustic output stays at the level of the host system and power draw is limited to the installed drive itself.

Tool-less hot-swap convenience

The tray slides into compatible Dell PowerEdge bays and locks with a spring-loaded latch, allowing drive changes while the system runs. Metal rails and a reinforced frame resist flex during repeated swaps, and the adapter seats flush so front-panel alignment remains consistent across T340, T440, T640, T430, T630, R730, R930, T420, T620, R720, R320 and R420 models.

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Price $28.99
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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" drive into the 3.5" caddy for a PowerEdge R730, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 2.5" drive onto the converter bracket using the four side screws, then slide the full assembly into the 3.5" tray until the latch clicks; the step often missed is tightening the bracket screws before insertion.

Will the metal tray or the plastic adapter need replacement after repeated hot-swaps in a T640?

The solid metal tray is built for long service life and good heat dissipation; the plastic converter bracket may wear first if drives are swapped very frequently.

What is the first limitation I will hit when running sustained writes on a 2.5" SSD mounted in this caddy inside an R720?

The 3.5" drive bay itself limits airflow around the smaller 2.5" drive, so thermal throttling of the SSD appears before any tray or adapter issue.

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