Description
Overview of the Y446J Dell Hard Drive Tray
The Y446J Dell Hard Drive Tray is a 3.5 inches form factor tray that is designed to hold SAS or SATA hard drives. This tray is used in Dell PowerEdge servers and is compatible with several models. The tray is designed to be used with non-hot plug hard drives, which means that the hard drive must be powered off and removed manually before it can be replaced. The tray is made of durable materials and is designed to securely hold the hard drive in place. The Y446J Dell Hard Drive Tray is an essential component in building and maintaining a Dell PowerEdge server.
Non-Hot Plug Feature
The Y446J Dell Hard Drive Tray is designed to be used with non-hot plug hard drives. This means that the hard drive must be powered off and removed manually before it can be replaced. Non-hot plug hard drives are not designed to be removed and replaced while the server is powered on. This feature is in contrast to hot-plug hard drives, which can be removed and replaced without the need to power off the server. This feature is often used in servers that need to be available 24/7 and need minimal downtime.
The non-hot plug feature is not as convenient as hot-plug, but it is less expensive and more reliable. It also eliminates the risk of data loss or corruption that can occur when a hot-plug hard drive is removed or replaced while the server is powered on.
It is important to note that Non-hot plug feature only refers to the hard drive tray, and not the hard drive itself, so you can still use hot-plug hard drive with the tray.
Installation and Setup
Installing and setting up the Y446J Dell Hard Drive Tray is relatively straightforward. The following are the general steps to install and set up the tray:
- Power off the server and unplug it from the power source.
- Open the server’s chassis by removing the appropriate screws or latches.
- Locate the empty hard drive bay where the tray will be installed.
- Carefully insert the tray into the bay by aligning the connectors on the tray with the connectors on the server. Make sure that the tray is securely seated in the bay.
- Secure the tray to the bay by tightening the screws or latches.
- Carefully insert the hard drive into the tray, making sure that it is securely seated in the tray.
- Connect any necessary data and power cables to the hard drive.
- Power on the server and boot it up.
- Configure the hard drive in the server’s BIOS or RAID controller, if necessary.
It’s important to make sure that the server is properly grounded and that you are wearing an anti-static wristband while handling the hard drive.
It’s also important to make sure the hard drive firmware is up to date, and the drive is properly formatted and partitioned before use.
It’s also recommended to check the compatibility of the hard drive with the server and the tray, to ensure it will work properly.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN: Y446J
- Type: Hot Swap Trays
- Hot Swap Trays Type: SAS-SATA
- Product Name: 3.5 Inch
- SKU: Y446J
- Dimensions 1 x 1 x 1 Inches
Compatibility
- Dell 3.5 Inches SAS/SATA Non Hot Plug Hard Drive Tray.
