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🔵 Dell PowerEdge 3.5″ Caddy Tray for R730/R720XD/R710 — “PowerEdge 3.5 Caddy (058CWC)”
I got this PowerEdge 3.5″ SAS/SATA hard drive tray because I needed a reliable replacement for a failed caddy in my R730xd server. The original part number 058CWC matched, and the price on AliExpress was unbeatable compared to U.S. retailers or even eBay.
The build quality genuinely surprised me. It came with the proper blue latch, excellent aluminum alloy body, and the fit was snug — no loose play when mounted. Screws were included, which was a nice bonus. I inserted a Seagate 4TB SAS drive into it and booted up without any issues. The server recognized the drive instantly.
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Precise OEM-like build
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Metal parts, not cheap plastic
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Screws included
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Smooth installation
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Packaging was minimal, but it arrived intact
Price comparison: Around $6 on AliExpress vs $25–$35 on Amazon/eBay. That’s a steal. Expectations: Exceeded. Will be buying more as spares.
US $1.19
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🔷 Blue 3.5″ Caddy for Dell Optiplex 790/990/3010 — “Optiplex 3.5 Tray (Blue)”
Needed this for a budget build using an old Dell Optiplex 9020 MT chassis. The original blue tray was missing, and I didn’t want to spend too much. This replacement looked identical to the OEM part.
Once installed, the hard drive clicked into place perfectly. The caddy slid smoothly into the drive bay without resistance. It looked and functioned exactly like Dell’s original — down to the locking mechanism.
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Matches OEM dimensions and color
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Tool-less mounting
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Plastic is thick and durable
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Slight delay in shipping (2.5 weeks)
Price comparison: Around $3 vs $18 in the U.S. Expectations: Fully met. Can’t tell the difference from the original.
US $1.19
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🔷 Universal 2nd HDD Caddy for Laptops (9.5mm & 12.5mm) — “Laptop 2nd SSD Caddy”
I bought this to upgrade my older Lenovo ThinkPad by adding a second SSD. The product fit the DVD bay like a glove. It came with a front bezel and screws, which saved me the hassle of repurposing parts from my old DVD drive.
I installed a 500GB SATA SSD and ran CrystalDiskMark — results were on par with the primary SATA port. No throttling, no overheating.
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Supports both 9.5mm and 12.5mm bays
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Included faceplate and screws
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Great compatibility
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Not tool-less — need a screwdriver
Price comparison: ~$4 vs $15–20 at Best Buy or Amazon Expectations: Better than expected. The SSD performs flawlessly.
US $1.19
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🔵 2.5″ SAS/SATA Caddy for Dell PowerEdge R620/R720/R730 — “PowerEdge 2.5 Tray (08FKXC)”
Grabbed a few of these for a rack of R620 servers we were refurbishing. Part number 08FKXC checked out, and these looked OEM from the photos.
They arrived in anti-static bags, complete with screws. Installation was seamless — even the eject mechanism was smooth. No mounting or alignment issues, and all drives were instantly recognized.
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OEM-quality fit and finish
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Comes with screws
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Excellent value
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Slight rattle on one tray — fixed by tightening
Price comparison: $5 each vs $30+ from U.S. suppliers Expectations: Met and slightly exceeded. Good buy for IT refurb jobs.
US $1.19
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🔷 2.5″ HDD Bracket for Dell Optiplex 7040/7050/7060 — “Optiplex 2.5 SSD Tray (0X9FV3)”
This bracket helped convert a client’s Optiplex 7050 into an SSD-only workstation. It allowed secure mounting of a 2.5″ SSD into a 3.5″ bay. The fit was dead-on, no wobble.
Feels sturdy, and the drive slides in and locks cleanly. Had no issues screwing it into the internal bay either.
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Perfect for SSD upgrades
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Includes mounting holes for multiple formats
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Durable and stable
Cons:
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None at this price point
Price comparison: $3 vs $15–18 locally Expectations: Fully met. Will order again for other upgrades.
US $1.19
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🔵 PowerEdge 3.5″ Caddy with Screws (F238F/KG1CH) — “T620 3.5 Caddy with Screws”
I bought this caddy to install a WD Red 6TB NAS drive into a Dell T320. What caught my attention was that this listing included screws, which many others didn’t.
As expected, the tray fit like a glove. Drive recognition was immediate, no odd behavior. The locking tab mechanism also worked well.
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OEM fit
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Included screws
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Excellent alignment
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Took 3 weeks to arrive
Price comparison: ~$6 vs $28 at U.S. retailers Expectations: Better than expected — the inclusion of screws sealed the deal.
US $3.43
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🔷 3.5″ to 2.5″ SSD/HDD Adapter for Optiplex 980/990/7020 — “Dell SSD Converter (F767D)”
Used this to install a 2.5″ SSD into an older Optiplex 7020 tower. I wanted something that would snap into place like the OEM trays and this did not disappoint.
Installation was tool-free. I liked the precision-molded design — everything aligned perfectly. Didn’t rattle, even during stress tests.
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Tool-free install
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Tight fit, no play
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Lightweight yet strong plastic
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None for the price
Price comparison: $2.50 vs $12+ locally Expectations: Definitely exceeded. A tiny part, but it works perfectly.
US $1.19
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🔵 HDD/SSD Tray + Cable for Dell Latitude 5510/5511 — “Latitude 5510 Caddy + Cable”
Needed this for a Latitude 5511 that didn’t come with the HDD mounting hardware. This kit came with the caddy, screws, and even the SATA cable — a huge win.
The cable fit snugly into the motherboard connector and drive. Once everything was mounted, Windows recognized the SSD instantly. No BIOS errors or boot delays.
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All-in-one kit (tray + screws + cable)
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Great compatibility
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Sturdy build
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Cable length is slightly tight — a few extra mm would help
Price comparison: ~$7 vs $35+ on Dell’s website Expectations: Exceeded. Saved me both time and money.
US $13.51
🟢 Final Thoughts
This entire order from AliExpress turned out much better than expected. All 8 items matched the product descriptions exactly, arrived in good condition, and functioned perfectly in their respective systems. Shipping ranged from 2 to 3.5 weeks, which was reasonable given the savings. Quality-wise, many of these caddies and brackets felt indistinguishable from Dell OEM parts — and at 1/3 to 1/5 the cost.
Would I recommend these products? Absolutely — especially for anyone refurbishing Dell systems or upgrading older desktops and servers on a budget. I’ve already added several of these sellers to my favorites and plan to order more. AliExpress came through this time with some surprisingly high-quality parts.
