HDD Tray Lenovo ThinkSystem SM17A06246-RFB 2.5 inch

Replacement HDD tray Lenovo ThinkSystem SM17A06246-RFB 2.5 inch is a service part designed to hold 2.5" SATA or SAS hard drives and SSDs in compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem server chassis. The tray restores secure mounting, correct alignment with bay connectors and consistent mechanical fit when original carriers are damaged, lost or unavailable. It is compatible with server maintenance processes and allows fast drive swaps without modifying the drive itself.

Advantages

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SM17A06246-RFB tray is manufactured to match Lenovo mechanical and connector tolerances, ensuring reliable contact with backplane connectors and proper airflow within the drive bay. Its construction supports tool-less or screw-mounted drive installation depending on the server model and preserves hot-swap capability where supported by the chassis. The tray reduces deployment time during hardware replacements and simplifies inventory management for spare parts.

Suitable for

• Replacing damaged or missing 2.5" drive carriers in Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
• Preparing spare parts inventory for datacenter maintenance
• Facilitating quick drive replacement during hardware service or upgrades
• Mounting SATA or SAS 2.5" HDDs and SSDs in compatible Lenovo chassis

Key specifications

• Brand: Lenovo
• Model / MPN: SM17A06246-RFB
• Form factor supported: 2.5 inch (SATA/SAS HDD or SSD)
• Compatibility: Lenovo ThinkSystem server drive bays (model-specific compatibility required)
• EAN: 5715063301722
• Category: Computer components accessories

How to use

Power down the server or follow hot-swap procedures defined by your chassis and datacenter policy before removing or inserting drives. Align the 2.5" drive with the tray mounting points and secure it according to the tray type (screw-in or tool-less pins). Slide the assembled tray with drive into the designated drive bay until it seats and connector engagement is confirmed. For hot-swap-capable systems, follow the server's LED and management indicators to ensure the drive is recognized and online after insertion.

Recommendations

Verify the specific ThinkSystem model compatibility before ordering this tray. Use antistatic handling methods when installing drives. Keep spare trays labeled by server model to speed replacements and maintain serviceability in datacenter environments.