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- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 0W9R7X
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R820 Media Bay with Optical Cage Assembly (part number 0W9R7X) adds flexible storage and optical media capabilities to the high-performance R820 rack server. Designed for data centers that require reliable, hot-swap access to removable drives or optical devices, this media bay integrates seamlessly into the existing chassis without compromising airflow or system stability.
Key Features
- Hot-swap capable 2-bay cage supporting both 3.5" and 2.5" SATA or SAS drives
- Optional optical drive slot for DVD, CD or Blu-ray media
- Tool-less installation with secure latch mechanism
- Full compliance with Dell OpenManage for remote monitoring and management
- Designed to maintain optimal cooling with built-in airflow channels
- Compatible with all PowerEdge R820 configurations and firmware versions
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 0W9R7X
- Cage Type: Dual-bay optical cage assembly
- Drive Compatibility: 3.5" (up to 8TB) or 2.5" (up to 4TB) SATA/SAS drives
- Optical Drive Options: DVDR/W, CD-R/W, BD-R/RE (optional)
- Interface: Standard backplane connection supporting up to 12Gb/s per lane
- Power Consumption: Approx. 8 watts per populated bay
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: Fits standard 2U rack unit, depth matches R820 chassis specifications
Applications
- Enterprise backup and archival solutions that need removable media for offsite storage
- Virtualization hosts requiring fast hot-swap drive replacement to minimize downtime
- High-performance computing clusters where rapid scaling of local storage is essential
- Media production environments that use optical discs for content distribution or archiving
- Disaster recovery setups that benefit from easy migration of data between servers
This media bay assembly enhances the versatility of your PowerEdge R820, delivering reliable hot-swap functionality and optional optical support while preserving the server's robust performance and manageability.