3.5 inch LFF Hard Drive Tray for Dell Servers, compatible model Y796F

Replacement 3.5" LFF hard drive tray for Dell servers, compatible with model Y796F. This drive tray provides a secure bay mount for 3.5-inch hard drives and enables straightforward installation and removal while ensuring correct alignment with the server backplane. It is intended for use in server maintenance, drive upgrades, or replacements in enterprise and data center environments where reliable drive mounting and connection are required.

Advantages

The tray is built to fit Dell server drive bays precisely, offering stable mounting and accurate alignment to maintain proper electrical and mechanical connections. It simplifies hot-swap service operations by allowing quick replacement of drives without tools in many server configurations. The metal and plastic construction balances durability with weight reduction to withstand repeated insertion and removal cycles while preserving bay integrity.

Suitable for

• Replacing worn or damaged 3.5" drive trays in Dell server racks
• Upgrading or swapping 3.5" hard drives in enterprise servers
• Routine maintenance and drive lifecycle management in data centers
• Ensuring proper drive alignment and connection with server backplanes

Key specifications

• Form factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive tray compatible with Dell server bays
• Material: mixed metal and reinforced plastic construction for durability
• Mounting type: front bay mount for hot-swap or fixed server drive bays
• Compatibility: designed to align with common Dell server backplane interfaces and bay latching mechanisms
• Connection alignment: guides and mounting points to ensure reliable electrical contact
• Color/finish: typically black or OEM finish to match Dell server chassis

How to use

Power down the server or follow hot-swap procedures supported by your server model before removing or inserting drives if required. Open the server bay bezel if present, unlock or release the existing tray latch, and slide the tray out. Mount a 3.5" hard drive into the replacement tray using the drive's mounting holes and secure it according to the tray design. Insert the populated tray into the bay until it engages the bay latch and the backplane connector, then close the bezel and restore power or verify the drive is recognized by the system management interface.

Recommendations

Handle the tray and drive with ESD precautions and avoid applying force when seating the tray; ensure the backplane connector aligns smoothly. Use compatible server hot-swap procedures to prevent data loss and consult your server documentation for model-specific instructions and supported drive types.