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Metal 3.5 inch drive caddy tray for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 3.5" Drive Caddy SM17A06251 for Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers

SKU CH-DWBW-JRHKM

A 3.5" SAS/SATA drive caddy for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530, SR550, SR570, SR590, SR630, SR650, SR850, SR860, SR950, ST550, ST558, SN550, SD530, HR630X and HR650X servers

  • Direct OE replacement matching Lenovo SM17A06251 for plug-and-play fit
  • Broad compatibility across ThinkSystem SR, ST, SN, SD and HR series servers
  • Supports 3.5" SAS and SATA HDDs or SSDs for storage expansion
  • Rugged metal construction secures drives in high-vibration datacentre environments
  • Ideal for RAID configuration, drive replacement and capacity upgrades

Direct replacement tray

The SMUGDESK 3.5-inch drive caddy matches Lenovo part number SM17A06251 for a plug-and-play fit. It is built from rugged metal to hold standard 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives securely in high-vibration datacentre environments. The tray supports enterprise storage expansion, RAID configuration and routine drive replacement across compatible ThinkSystem servers.

Servers listed in the compatibility list

The caddy fits ThinkSystem SR530, SR550, SR570, SR590, SR630, SR650, SR850, SR860, SR950, ST550, ST558, SN550, SD530, HR630X and HR650X models. Administrators maintaining other server lines or needing 2.5-inch drive support must select a different bracket. This tray is designed exclusively for the models named above.

Part number SM17A06251

Verifying the exact Lenovo part number is the single step that confirms the tray will seat and lock correctly in the target chassis. Cross-referencing this number against the server service guide prevents mismatched hardware during upgrades or RAID rebuilds.

Highlights

  • Direct OE replacement matching Lenovo SM17A06251 for plug-and-play fit
  • Broad compatibility across ThinkSystem SR, ST, SN, SD and HR series servers
  • Supports 3.5" SAS and SATA HDDs or SSDs for storage expansion
  • Rugged metal construction secures drives in high-vibration datacentre environments
  • Ideal for RAID configuration, drive replacement and capacity upgrades

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the SM17A06251 caddy come in different versions or capacities?

The SM17A06251 is a single part number that fits all listed ThinkSystem servers and accepts any standard 3.5" SAS or SATA drive you install.

What does the 3.5" drive support mean once the tray is installed in a server?

It means the tray mechanically secures a 3.5" SAS or SATA HDD or SSD so the server backplane can connect to it for RAID or storage expansion.

Which interface standard does the caddy use and what does that cap in practice?

The tray passes through SAS or SATA signals from the drive to the server backplane, so the drive's own SAS or SATA speed limits the transfer rate.

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