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=== Serial Ultrabay Slim HDD Adapter II ===
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=== Serial Ultrabay Slim HDD Adapter II (43N3412) ===
 
This is an adapter that slides into a Serial Ultrabay Slim.
 
This is an adapter that slides into a Serial Ultrabay Slim.
 
=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
 
* One SATA slot for a 2.5-inch, 7 or 9.5-millimeter HDD/SSD/SSHD
 
* One SATA slot for a 2.5-inch, 7 or 9.5-millimeter HDD/SSD/SSHD
 
* Weight: 91 grams or 0.2 pounds
 
* Weight: 91 grams or 0.2 pounds
 
 
=== Resources ===
 
=== Resources ===
 
* [https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/options_iso/tp_sata_hd_drive_bayadapter3_0c37220.pdf Setup guide and warranty information] (3 MB)
 
* [https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/options_iso/tp_sata_hd_drive_bayadapter3_0c37220.pdf Setup guide and warranty information] (3 MB)
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=== Part numbers ===
 
=== Part numbers ===
 
==== Branded as the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III ====
 
==== Branded as the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III ====
* 43N3412, 43N3429, 43N3428
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* 43N3429 (43N3428)
 
==== Branded as the ThinkPad 9.5mm Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III ====
 
==== Branded as the ThinkPad 9.5mm Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III ====
* 43N3412, 43N3415, 43N3414
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* 43N3415 (43N3414)
  
 
=== Advice for 3rd party clones ===
 
=== Advice for 3rd party clones ===
 
Certain clones are built in such a way that they unintentionally create a poor connection to the Ultrabay's connector, which can be seen here:<br>
 
Certain clones are built in such a way that they unintentionally create a poor connection to the Ultrabay's connector, which can be seen here:<br>
 
[[image:T410-hdd-caddy-loosing-connection.jpg|192px]]<br>
 
[[image:T410-hdd-caddy-loosing-connection.jpg|192px]]<br>
Avoid these clones, as the chance of the adapter making contact with the Ultrabay will be very low.<br>
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Try to avoid these clones, as the chance of the adapter making contact with the Ultrabay will be very low or the connection may be loose and unreliable.<br>
 
[[image:T410-hdd-caddy-good.jpg|192px]]<br>
 
[[image:T410-hdd-caddy-good.jpg|192px]]<br>
 
If possible, try to find clones such as this adapter, as pictured above. This ensures a reliable connection as the contact with the Ultrabay is not blocked by any additional plastic.
 
If possible, try to find clones such as this adapter, as pictured above. This ensures a reliable connection as the contact with the Ultrabay is not blocked by any additional plastic.
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* {{T400}}, {{T400s}}, {{T410}}, {{T410i}}, {{T410s}}, {{T410si}}, {{T420}}, {{T420i}}, {{T420s}}, {{T420si}}, {{T430}}, {{T430i}}, {{T430s}}, {{T430si}}, {{T500}}, {{T510}}, {{T510i}}, {{T520}}, {{T520i}}, {{T530}}, {{T530i}}
 
* {{T400}}, {{T400s}}, {{T410}}, {{T410i}}, {{T410s}}, {{T410si}}, {{T420}}, {{T420i}}, {{T420s}}, {{T420si}}, {{T430}}, {{T430i}}, {{T430s}}, {{T430si}}, {{T500}}, {{T510}}, {{T510i}}, {{T520}}, {{T520i}}, {{T530}}, {{T530i}}
 
* {{R400}}, {{R500}}
 
* {{R400}}, {{R500}}
* [[X200 UltraBase]], [[UltraBase Series 3]]
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* {{ThinkPad X200 UltraBase}}, {{ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3}}
  
 
[[Category:Ultrabay Devices]]
 
[[Category:Ultrabay Devices]]

Latest revision as of 17:58, 14 October 2020

Serial Ultrabay Slim HDD Adapter II (43N3412)

This is an adapter that slides into a Serial Ultrabay Slim.

Features

  • One SATA slot for a 2.5-inch, 7 or 9.5-millimeter HDD/SSD/SSHD
  • Weight: 91 grams or 0.2 pounds

Resources


FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This HDD adapter requires a caddy tray/bracket to be screwed onto the 2.5-inch storage drive, however if that is not possible, the screws can be used instead of the caddy tray/bracket.

UltraBay Slim SATA HDD Adapter.gif

Part numbers

Branded as the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III

  • 43N3429 (43N3428)

Branded as the ThinkPad 9.5mm Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III

  • 43N3415 (43N3414)

Advice for 3rd party clones

Certain clones are built in such a way that they unintentionally create a poor connection to the Ultrabay's connector, which can be seen here:
T410-hdd-caddy-loosing-connection.jpg
Try to avoid these clones, as the chance of the adapter making contact with the Ultrabay will be very low or the connection may be loose and unreliable.
T410-hdd-caddy-good.jpg
If possible, try to find clones such as this adapter, as pictured above. This ensures a reliable connection as the contact with the Ultrabay is not blocked by any additional plastic.

Linux support

If connected at boot time, the drive is normally /dev/sdb.

Models supporting this accessory