{"product_id":"jni-aymn-dm4","title":"Intel 2U Hot-swap Drive Cage Upgrade Kit 8x3.5","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Intel A2U8X35S3HSDK is an upgrade kit designed to expand a standard 2U rack server by adding eight hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays. This kit provides a complete solution including the drive cage, backplane board, eight drive carriers, and an I2C jumper cable, enabling seamless installation without taking the server offline. Its compact design fits within typical 2U chassis dimensions, making it a practical choice for increasing storage capacity in data centers or small business environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports hot-swap operation, allowing drives to be replaced or upgraded while the server remains powered on, minimizing downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes all necessary components for installation: drive cage, backplane board, eight carriers, and I2C jumper cable for accurate sensor reporting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with existing Intel 2U chassis mounting points, eliminating the need for custom modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDurable construction designed to withstand continuous operation in dense rack environments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact form factor preserves airflow and cable management within the server chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for expanding storage in applications such as growing databases, virtualization clusters, media archives, and backup solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch6\u003eKey specs\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive bays: 8 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForm factor: 2U rack-mount compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions: approximately 6.4 inches (H) x 10.5 inches (W) x 20 inches (D)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: about 8.82 pounds fully populated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes: drive cage, backplane board, eight drive carriers, I2C jumper cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch6\u003eInstallation and setup\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward, as the cage aligns with standard mounting points in most Intel 2U chassis. The backplane connects directly to the server’s power and data ports, allowing quick integration without server downtime. The included I2C jumper cable ensures proper sensor communication for drive health monitoring, making setup both efficient and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003eIdeal uses and environments\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis upgrade kit suits IT administrators managing expanding storage needs in data centers or small businesses. It works well for environments requiring continuous operation, such as virtual machine pools, large media archives, or backup storage. The ability to hot-swap drives supports maintenance and scaling without interrupting critical workloads, making it a strong choice for growing infrastructure within a familiar 2U footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50499869606207,"sku":"JNI-AYMN-DM4","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0609\/7215\/files\/0845143_jni-aymn-dm4.webp?v=1741648423","url":"https:\/\/www.beingshipped.com\/products\/jni-aymn-dm4","provider":"Being Shipped","version":"1.0","type":"link"}