Accessory 8x2.5? SAS/SATA/NVMe Combo Front Mount Hot Swap Drive Bay Module for all 2U 2.5? systems . Connects 8x SAS/SATA/NVMe drives.
The Intel A2U8X25S3PHS is an 8x2.5 inch SAS/SATA/NVMe Hot Swap Drive Bay Module designed for 2U 2.5 inch retail systems. This accessory provides front-mount hot-swap capability, allowing for the integration of eight 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives. The module facilitates drive upgrades, replacements, and expansion without system downtime, addressing the need for scalable and serviceable storage infrastructure. This kit includes the drive bay assembly, an 8x2.5 SAS/NVMe combo backplane, eight 2.5-inch drive carriers with blanks, and two I2C jumper cables. It is intended for organizations standardizing on Intel 2U 2.5 inch systems that need to maximize storage density and operational efficiency.