Dell Hot Swap Tray (X968D) - 3.5 inch SAS/SATA Hard Drive Caddy

When upgrading or maintaining a Dell PowerEdge server, a missing or faulty drive caddy can halt your storage expansion. This Dell Hot Swap Tray (X968D) provides a secure, tool-less mounting solution for 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays. Its robust metal and plastic construction protects your drive while enabling hot-swap capability for uninterrupted operation.

Who is it for

IT administrators, data center technicians, and system builders who need a reliable, genuine Dell caddy to install or replace 3.5-inch hard drives in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers or PowerVault enclosures. Ideal for environments requiring quick drive swaps without downtime.

Main features

• Compatible with 3.5-inch SAS and SATA hard drives
• Hot-swap support for drive replacement without shutting down the system
• Tool-less installation: simply attach the drive and slide the caddy into the bay
• LED indicators for drive activity and status monitoring
• Durable black/silver metal and plastic construction
• Includes 4 mounting screws for secure drive attachment

Specifications

• Brand: Dell
• Model: X968D
• MPN: X968D
• EAN: 5704327809654
• Product Type: Hard Drive Caddy / Hot-Swap Tray
• Drive Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Supported Drive Interfaces: SAS, SATA
• Hot-Swap Capability: Yes
• Material: Plastic and metal
• Colour: Black / Silver
• LED Indicators: Yes
• Included Items: 4x Mounting Screws
• Compatible Servers: Dell PowerEdge R310, R320, R410, R420, R510, R520, R710, R720, R720xd, T310, T320, T410, T420, T610, T620, and other compatible models
• Compatible Storage Arrays: Dell PowerVault MD1200, MD3200, MD3600 series

Tips

Before ordering, verify that your server or storage array uses a 3.5-inch drive bay and that the caddy's part number matches your system's requirements. For hot-swap operation, ensure your controller and backplane support hot-swapping. Keep the included screws in a safe place; they are specific to this caddy design.