The 2x 2.5" drive cage for SAS3/SATA drives is a dedicated mounting frame designed for Supermicro 82616 chassis. It allows the integration of two additional 2.5" drives in a compact form factor, improving storage density and enabling flexible configuration of server resources.
The frame is intended for environments where reliable, well-organized disk mounting is required, such as data centers, virtualization platforms, and storage servers. It is tailored specifically to the mechanical layout of Supermicro 82616 enclosures, helping maintain proper airflow and a clean internal configuration.
By using this drive cage, administrators can standardize disk installation points, reduce cabling chaos, and maintain better organization inside the server. The solution is particularly useful when expanding storage capacity or segmenting drives for different roles (e.g., system, cache, data), while keeping them in clearly defined, accessible locations.
Note: The frame does not replace the backplane or controller; compatibility with specific SAS3/SATA controllers and backplanes depends on the existing server configuration.