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Metal 3.5 inch drive caddy for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers

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SMUGDESK 3.5" NonHotPlug Drive Tray Caddy 652998001 for HP ProLiant Gen8 DL160 DL320e ML310e BL420c

SKU CH-3GCN-C8FQT

3.5-inch non-hot-plug drive caddy replaces HP part 652998001 for ProLiant Gen8 DL160, DL320e, ML310e and BL420c servers, supporting SAS and SATA drives

  • Direct OEM replacement matching part 652998001
  • Non-hot-plug design for Gen8 server bays
  • Fits DL160, DL320e, ML310e, BL420c models
  • Supports 3.5" SAS and SATA drives
  • Rugged metal build for datacenter reliability

Compatible HP ProLiant Gen8 Models

This 3.5-inch non-hot-plug drive tray replaces HP part number 652998001 in Gen8 servers. It fits DL160, DL320e, ML310e and BL420c rack, tower and blade chassis. The caddy accepts standard 3.5-inch SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs for storage expansion or RAID rebuilds. Rugged metal construction secures the drive in demanding datacentre environments.

Verify Bay Type Before Ordering

Confirm the server uses non-hot-swap 3.5-inch drive bays rather than hot-swap carriers. The tray is designed for Gen8 non-hot-plug slots only and will not latch into hot-swap backplanes. Check that the chassis model matches DL160, DL320e, ML310e or BL420c to ensure correct alignment. No tools are required beyond the server’s native drive-release mechanism.

Sustained Operation in Fixed Bays

Once installed, the metal frame holds the drive firmly without vibration-induced movement during continuous read and write cycles. The rigid structure maintains consistent thermal contact with the bay airflow path in rack, tower or blade form factors. Because the tray has no moving latch parts, mechanical wear does not increase under long-term load. The drive remains securely mounted throughout extended RAID rebuilds or backup windows.

Highlights

  • Direct OEM replacement matching part 652998001
  • Non-hot-plug design for Gen8 server bays
  • Fits DL160, DL320e, ML310e, BL420c models
  • Supports 3.5" SAS and SATA drives
  • Rugged metal build for datacenter reliability

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the tray come with screws or do I need to supply them for my 3.5" drive?

The caddy is a direct OEM-equivalent replacement for HP part 652998001 and includes the mounting hardware needed to secure a 3.5" SAS or SATA drive inside the tray.

My server is a DL320e Gen8 — will this tray fit the non-hotswap bays?

Yes, the tray is built for non-hotswap Gen8 bays and matches the 652998001 specification for the DL320e, DL160, ML310e and BL420c models.

Once installed, will the drive appear to the RAID controller as a standard SAS or SATA device?

The tray passes the native SAS or SATA connection straight to the backplane, so the controller sees the drive exactly as if the original HP caddy were used.

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