Product details
The HP SmartDrive Carrier Tray (Part 651687‑001) is a 2.5-inch hot-plug drive caddy designed for HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers. It enables quick installation or replacement of SAS/SATA small-form-factor (SFF) drives without rebooting the server. This tray meets HP’s SmartDrive standards, ensuring full functionality, drive health monitoring support, and compatibility with integrated RAID controllers in enterprise environments.
Designed for rugged use in data centers and server rooms, this solid tray provides secure drive locking, easy front-loading access, and internal identification labels. It’s ideal for system builders and IT teams in Kenya who want seamless drive swaps, proper airflow, and hot-swap reliability on standard HP rack servers.
HP SmartDrive Carrier Tray (Part 651687‑001) Key Features:
- Compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 SFF bays
- Supports 2.5″ SATA or SAS drives
- Hot-plug SmartDrive tray (no reboot required)
- Locks securely to prevent accidental drive removal
- Front ID label and drive-status indicators
- Tool-free drive installation/removal
- Airflow-optimized vented design
- HP OEM SmartDrive compatibility and firmware support
- Backplane alignment for correct tray seating
- Detachable connector bracket for modular use
