Description
Compaq 304866-001 Ultra Wide SCSI Hot-Plug Hard Drive Caddy Tray 9.1GB
The Compaq 304866-001 is an Ultra Wide SCSI hot-plug hard drive caddy designed to house 1.6-inch Wide-Ultra SCSI hard drives in compatible Compaq ProLiant server storage bays. The caddy connects via an SCA (Single Connector Attachment) 80-pin interface, which carries both data and power through a single connector, allowing drives to be inserted and removed from a live server without powering down. This listing is for the caddy and carrier assembly only — no hard drive is included.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number: 304866-001
- Type: Ultra Wide SCSI Hot-Plug Hard Drive Caddy / Tray
- Interface: Wide-Ultra SCSI (SCA 80-pin Single Connector Attachment)
- Drive Bay Size Supported: 1.6-inch
- Compatible Drive Speed: 10,000 RPM (per label on caddy)
- Compatible Drive Capacity: 9.1 GB (per label on caddy)
- Hot-Plug: Yes — supports live insertion/removal
- LED Indicators: 3 on front panel — 2 green, 1 amber
- Ejector Handles: Purple/magenta Compaq-style dual levers
- PCB: Compaq-branded carrier board (©1995–1997 Compaq)
- Hard Drive: Not included — caddy/tray only
Applications
Compaq hot-plug SCSI drive caddies like the 304866-001 were used in Compaq ProLiant server lines from the mid-to-late 1990s, including the ProLiant 1600, 3000, 5000, and 6000 series, which relied on hot-plug SCSI storage bays for enterprise-grade availability. The SCA 80-pin connector standard was widely adopted in server storage during this era because it simplified drive swaps — a single connector replaced the separate data and power leads required on desktop drives. These caddies are still in demand today for organizations maintaining legacy Compaq ProLiant servers in production or for lab and test environments. If a caddy is damaged or lost, the server bay cannot accept a drive, making replacement caddies a practical necessity for keeping older ProLiant systems operational.
This Compaq 304866-001 Ultra Wide SCSI Hot-Plug Hard Drive Caddy has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working server environment. The purple ejector handles are intact and the LED indicator housing shows no damage. The SCA 80-pin connector and PCB appear clean with no visible damage. Normal light wear consistent with server rack use. No hard drive is included — this is the caddy/tray only. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Compaq |
Model: |
304866-001 |
MPN: |
304866-001 |
Type: |
Ultra Wide SCSI Hot-Plug Hard Drive Caddy / Tray |
SKU: |
42432 |
Interface: |
Ultra Wide SCSI (Wide-Ultra SCSI) |
Drive Size Supported: |
1.6-Inch |
Hot-Plug: |
Yes |
Drive Included: |
No — caddy/tray only |
Compatible Drive Speed: |
10,000 RPM |
Compatible Drive Capacity: |
9.1 GB (per label visible on caddy) |
LED Indicators: |
3 — green (x2), amber (x1) |
Connector Type: |
SCA (Single Connector Attachment) 80-pin |
Handle Color: |
Purple / Magenta (Compaq hot-plug style) |
Compatible With: |
Compaq ProLiant servers with UW SCSI hot-plug bays |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Caddy/tray only — no hard drive included |
Condition Notes: |
Compaq 304866-001 Ultra Wide SCSI hot-plug drive caddy in good used condition. Pulled from a working server environment. Handles intact, connector clean. No hard drive included — caddy only. |
