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06-15-2023 11:43 AM
I recently acquired a HP Z440 to use as a home file server. It looks like a great addition to the mix, but I'm looking for some sort of caddy to hold 3.5" HDD in the empty #3, 4, or 5 drive bays. It look like there is provision for some sort of snap-in tray, but I'm having a hard time sourcing that tray. Any help would be appreciated.
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06-16-2023 11:37 AM
original HP 3.5 in carriers
https://www.ebay.com/p/561855041
5.25 to 3.5/2.5 HD carrier that uses a Pc's 5.25 front bay
06-15-2023 07:07 PM
Here are a number of sources for the 3.5" hard drive carrier.
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06-15-2023 07:57 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. I have found a source for the drive carriers (at a ridiculous OEM $$$ price + shipping), several "used" in the UK at reasonable prices (and crazy $$$ international shipping to the US). Most of what is out there are adapters for 2.5 to 3.5" or 2.5 to 5.25" drives. Pretty slim pickings for the 3.5 to 5.25 drives.
06-16-2023 11:37 AM
original HP 3.5 in carriers
https://www.ebay.com/p/561855041
5.25 to 3.5/2.5 HD carrier that uses a Pc's 5.25 front bay