WORKDONE B07DHB86VM 3.5 Hard Drive Caddy with 2.5 HDD Adapter User Guide

WORKDONE B07DHB86VM 3.5 Hard Drive Caddy with 2.5 HDD Adapter

Product Information

This product is a hard drive adapter designed for DELL PowerEdge servers. It allows users to install either a 3.5-inch or a 2.5-inch hard drive into the server’s drive bay. The adapter is compatible with specific DELL PowerEdge models and comes with screws for securing the hard drive.

Final checklist before installation

• STEP 01
  My DELL PowerEdge server has a 3.5-inch Drive Bay

Drive Bay

• STEP 02
  I have checked the DELL PowerEdge model compatibility sheet

• STEP 03
  My DELL PowerEdge server has a Hot-Plug backplane

• STEP 04
  I want to add a big 3.5-inch OR small 2.5-inch Hard Drive to my DELL PowerEdge server

Drive Bay
The same server model is delivered with two different drive bay sizes. Verify whether your server model has a bigger 4.2-inch / 10.6 cm drive bay size for 3.5-inch hard drives and with converter 2.5-inch hard drives.

Dell PowerEdge Front Drive Bay sizes

Specifications

• Compatible Drive Sizes: 3.5-inch, 2.5-inch
• Compatible Server Models: DELL PowerEdge (refer to compatibility sheet)

Product Usage Instructions

Installing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive Into a 3.5-inch Hard Drive Carrier

1. Insert the hard drive into the carrier with the SATA/SAS connector end facing the back.

2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the carrier. Ensure the back of the hard drive is flush with the carrier.

3. Secure the hard drive to the carrier using the provided screws (4pcs).

4. Hard-drive carrier

5. Hard-drive

6. Screws (4pcs)

Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

1. Remove any installed hard-drive blank from the slot.
2. Press the release button (1) and open the carrier handle (2).
3. Slide the carrier into the slot until it connects with the backplane. Close the handle (2) to lock the hard drive in place.

Installation Steps for a 2.5-inch Hard Drive into a 2.5-inch Hard Drive

Adapter

1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hard drive with those on the hard drive adapter.

2. Use two smaller screws to securely fasten the hard drive to the adapter.

3. Screws (2pcs smaller)

4. Hard-drive adapter

5. 2.5” hard drive

6. Hard-drive carrier

7. Screws (5pcs smaller)

8. Hard-drive adapter

9. 2.5” hard-drive

Installing a Hard Drive with a Hard Drive Adapter into a Hard Drive Carrier

1. Insert the adapter into the carrier, aligning the hard drive connector towards the back. Double-check that the end of the hard drive aligns with the end of the hard drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the hard-drive carrier. When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard-drive carrier.
3. Use five smaller screws to secure the hard drive to the carrier.

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

Each hard drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and а status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status of the hard drive.

Product materials

The product operates without electricity or a magnetic field, and it does not include electronic components, batteries, LED lights, wires, or microcircuits.

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FAQ

1. Q: What server models are compatible with this hard drive adapter?
   A: This hard drive adapter is compatible with DELL PowerEdge servers. Please refer to the compatibility sheet for specific models.

2. Q: Can I install both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives with this adapter?
   A: Yes, you can install either a 3.5-inch or a 2.5-inch hard drive into the DELL PowerEdge server using this adapter.

3. Q: How many screws are provided for securing the hard drive to the carrier?
   A: Four screws are provided for securing a 3.5-inch hard drive, and two smaller screws are provided for securing a 2.5-inch hard drive.

4. Q: What are the indicator codes for the hard drive carrier?
   A: The hard drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and a status LED indicator. The activity LED flashes green twice per second when identifying the drive or preparing for removal. The status LED is off when the drive is ready for insertion.

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