If I have an Generation 9 (Gen9) server from HP, will I be able to use the Gen8 hard disk caddies/trays?
For example if I get a HP ProLiant DL180 Gen9 will the old Gen8 caddies/trays still be compatible?
It seems that between Gen7 and Gen8 the caddies got "smart" and thus weren't compatible, just wondering if there was a similar change between Gen8 and Gen9 as well.
Additionally do only specific HDD work with these caddies/trays or would a normal WD Red work as well?
Best Answer
Yes. The carriers are the same between Gen8 and Gen9 systems.
No, don't use non-HP disks... especially cheap SATA.
Because this: