Overview
Key Benefits
Increased expandability
Increases the expandability of the system in which it is installed to that of a full-size desktop through swappable MultiBay devices eliminating the need to have multiple, permanently installed removable storage drives on each system.
Cost savings
Individuals and multiple users can now share hot-swappable MultiBay drives between notebooks and the D510 and d530 Small Form Factor and Convertible Minitower – no need to purchase a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Combo Drive or removable hard drive for every user at each unit.
Low-cost back-up solution
The MultiBay Adapter enables the D510 and d530 Small Form Factor and Convertible Minitower user to create a local back- up solution without tying up valuable network resources.
Increased security and lower support costs
IT managers can restrict loading of unauthorized software by end-users by leaving the MultiBay Adapter unpopulated to restrict loading of unauthorized software or hardware. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Combo drive or second hard drive can be easily inserted locally as needed by IT staff to perform local support. This inherently leads to increased security and lower support costs. Removable drives can be secured with tamper resistant "security screw" installed via a security lever integrated with the MultiBay Adapter. Once the security screw is in place, drives cannot be ejected unless the screw is removed with a special screwdriver (included with every unit).
Longer product lifecycles
The MultiBay Adapter can extend the useful life of systems by providing the ability to easily add new removable-storage options as they become available.
Compatibility
The MultiBay Adapter is compatible with the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 convertible minitower and small form factor. The Adapter requires a free 5.25-inch bay.
Service and Support
The MultiBay Adapter has a one-year limited warranty or the remainder of the warranty of the HP product in which it is installed. Technical support is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, by phone, as well as online support forums. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For details, consult the Product Information Centre at 1-888-882-6672.
