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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 2-Pack 2.5" SAS SATA Drive Caddy 44T2216

SKU CH-VEMD-HD5W3

Two 2.5" SAS SATA drive caddies replace IBM 44T2216 for x3250, x3550, x3650, M2/M3/M4, HS12 and HS22 servers

  • Cost-effective 2-pack for server storage expansion and RAID setup
  • Exact OEM replacement matching IBM part number 44T2216 for plug-and-play installation
  • Wide compatibility with IBM System x servers including x3250, x3550, x3650, M2/M3/M4, HS12 and HS22
  • Multi-drive support for 2.5-inch SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs
  • Sturdy metal construction ensures secure drive mounting for long-term server operation

Direct IBM 44T2216 Replacement

This two-pack of 2.5-inch drive caddies matches the IBM 44T2216 part number for plug-and-play installation. It accepts both SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs, making it suitable for server storage expansion, RAID configurations and spare backup drives in enterprise environments.

Sustained Enterprise Operation

The metal construction secures drives firmly inside hot-swap bays during continuous read and write cycles typical of database and virtualization workloads. Compatibility spans IBM System x rack, tower and blade servers including x3250, x3550, x3650, M2/M3/M4, HS12 and HS22 models for consistent performance under load.

Rugged Metal Build

A durable chassis protects drive connectors from vibration and insertion stress during repeated maintenance windows. The tray slides directly into supported IBM server bays without adapters, simplifying drive swaps and capacity upgrades for administrators managing compatible System x platforms.

Highlights

  • Cost-effective 2-pack for server storage expansion and RAID setup
  • Exact OEM replacement matching IBM part number 44T2216 for plug-and-play installation
  • Wide compatibility with IBM System x servers including x3250, x3550, x3650, M2/M3/M4, HS12 and HS22
  • Multi-drive support for 2.5-inch SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs
  • Sturdy metal construction ensures secure drive mounting for long-term server operation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the 44T2216 caddy draw when a 2.5" SAS drive runs continuously?

The caddy itself is a passive metal tray with no electronics, so it adds no measurable power draw; only the installed drive consumes power.

What must the server already have for these trays to accept a 2.5" SATA SSD?

The server needs a hot-swap 2.5" drive bay that matches the IBM 44T2216 form factor — the tray slides directly into that bay.

Will the 44T2216 tray fit an older IBM System x3200 M2 alongside newer x3550 M4 units?

Yes, the tray is listed as compatible with x3200, x3250, x3400, x3500, x3550 and x3650 across M2, M3 and M4 generations.

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