Drive Bay Upgrade Kit FUJITSU S26361-F2495-L424 — expand 2.5 inch bays from 8 to 24

The Drive Bay Upgrade Kit FUJITSU S26361-F2495-L424 expands an existing 2.5" drive configuration from 8 bays to 24 bays in compatible Fujitsu server enclosures. The kit supplies the mechanical components required to increase drive density within the same chassis footprint, enabling additional storage capacity without a full chassis replacement. It is intended for use in data center and enterprise environments that require denser drive packing and more flexible storage consolidation.

Advantages

This upgrade kit allows a direct increase in the number of 2.5" drives supported by a compatible Fujitsu enclosure, providing a cost-effective path to higher capacity and improved storage density. By retaining the original chassis, organizations reduce hardware changeover time and minimize rack space disruption. The components are designed to integrate with Fujitsu server enclosures and maintain standard airflow and drive mounting practices.

Suitable for

• Increasing local storage capacity in data center servers
• Consolidating multiple smaller drives into a denser drive population
• Upgrading enterprise racks where chassis replacement is undesirable
• Environments requiring higher drive density for virtualization or database workloads

Key specifications

• Target drive form factor: 2.5-inch drives
• Supported bay increase: from 8 bays to 24 bays within compatible enclosure
• Compatibility: designed for specified Fujitsu server enclosures (verify model compatibility before purchase)
• Physical change: mechanical mounting kit to rearrange drive trays and carriers
• Impact on chassis: increases drive density while retaining original chassis footprint

How to use

Installers should verify enclosure model compatibility and prepare the server by powering down and following ESD-safe handling procedures. Remove existing drive trays as instructed by the enclosure service manual, install the provided mounting hardware and any additional drive carriers included in the kit, and re-seat drives according to the new 24-bay layout. After mechanical installation, confirm drive detection in server firmware or RAID controller management and apply any required configuration changes to integrate additional drives into storage pools.

Recommendations

Before purchase, confirm that your specific Fujitsu enclosure and controller firmware support the increased number of drives. Ensure proper cooling and power capacity for the expanded drive populate, and follow vendor guidelines for hot-swap drives and RAID/controller compatibility when adding drives to production systems.