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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 3.5" SAS SATA Hard Drive Tray Caddy for Lenovo ThinkSystem RD650 RD550 RD450 RD350 TD350

SKU CH-EX94-W2AQ4

Holds 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives in Lenovo ThinkSystem RD650, RD550, RD450, RD350 and TD350 servers, replacing OEM part numbers 03T8898.

  • OEM replacement for Lenovo part numbers 03T8898, 03T8897, SM10A43752
  • Fits ThinkSystem RD650, RD550, RD450, RD350, TD350 servers
  • Supports both 3.5 inch SAS and SATA hard drives
  • Sturdy metal construction secures HDD mounting
  • Direct plug-and-play installation for storage upgrades

OEM Replacement Caddy for ThinkSystem Servers

This 3.5 inch SAS SATA hard drive tray caddy replaces Lenovo part numbers 03T8898 03T8897 and SM10A43752. It fits ThinkSystem RD650 RD550 RD450 RD350 and TD350 series servers. The metal construction secures the drive for stable operation in enterprise environments. Installation is direct with no extra tools required.

Suits Admins Expanding Storage on Listed Models

IT teams adding or swapping 3.5 inch SAS or SATA hard drives in the supported ThinkSystem servers will find this tray matches the original specifications. It is not for systems outside the RD650 RD550 RD450 RD350 TD350 range or for drive form factors other than 3.5 inch.

Dual Interface SAS SATA Support

The caddy accepts both SAS and SATA hard disk drives, letting you use either interface on the same server bay. This compatibility is the key factor when selecting a replacement tray for these Lenovo ThinkSystem models.

Highlights

  • OEM replacement for Lenovo part numbers 03T8898, 03T8897, SM10A43752
  • Fits ThinkSystem RD650, RD550, RD450, RD350, TD350 servers
  • Supports both 3.5 inch SAS and SATA hard drives
  • Sturdy metal construction secures HDD mounting
  • Direct plug-and-play installation for storage upgrades

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the tray in a ThinkSystem RD650, and what step is often missed?

Slide the 3.5" SAS or SATA drive into the metal tray, secure it with the side screws, then insert the assembly into the server bay until the latch clicks — the click confirms the drive is fully seated.

What maintenance or replacement will this caddy need over time?

The metal tray itself has no wearing parts; only the drive inside may eventually need replacement, and the tray can be reused with another 3.5" SAS or SATA HDD.

What limit appears first under sustained use in a ThinkSystem server?

The drive's own thermal and workload limits will be reached before the tray shows any degradation, since the caddy is a passive metal carrier with no active components.

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