IBM - 37L6695 - IBM 3.5" 40 PIN FC HARD DRIVE TRAY

The IBM 37L6695 is a 3.5-inch hard drive tray (caddy) designed for Fibre Channel (FC) disk installations, featuring a 40-pin FC backplane connection. It provides the correct mechanical fit and alignment to mount a 3.5-inch drive securely and ensure reliable engagement with compatible IBM hot-swap drive bays in enterprise environments.

This tray is commonly used when replacing missing or damaged carriers during maintenance, or when preparing additional bays for expansion in IBM platforms. It is a practical companion when deploying refurbished HDD or SSD media in IBM systems, and it supports clean service workflows where drives need to be swapped quickly and consistently.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics of the IBM 37L6695 tray for professional service and integration work:

• 3.5-inch drive tray form factor to mount LFF hard drives in compatible IBM hot-swap bays.
• 40-pin Fibre Channel (FC) interface connection to match IBM FC backplane carrier requirements.
• IBM part number 37L6695 to help ensure correct replacement matching during break/fix and spares stocking.
• Compatibility with IBM storage/server families that use 3.5-inch FC carriers (for example select IBM System Storage and IBM xSeries/IBM System x platforms with FC hot-swap bays) to support consistent field replacement.
• Tool-assisted carrier design to secure the drive in the tray for stable insertion and reduced vibration in 24/7 operation.
• Hot-swap bay alignment and latch/handle mechanics (platform-dependent) to enable faster drive service actions in data center racks.
• Designed for enterprise drive bay airflow paths to help maintain predictable cooling when installed in supported chassis.
• Suitable for spares kits and lifecycle extension projects to keep legacy IBM FC systems operational without full chassis replacement.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished parts are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of installed IBM infrastructure, reduce electronic waste, and control budgets compared to buying new.

All products include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware shipping worldwide from Denmark, supporting maintenance providers and system integrators with reliable sourcing.

For complete IBM storage builds, this tray is often deployed alongside compatible RAID CONTROLLER options and the correct platform-specific IBM components selected for your chassis generation.

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