10 EMC VNX5500 Parts Location Guide
Disk processor enclosure (DPE)
Figure 5  Example of the DPE 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive (front view)
Note: Figure 5 is for illustrative purposes only. The front of the disk modules may be a little 
different than the ones in your particular cabinet.
Table 2 is an example of the parts available for the 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DPE and lists the part 
number label location, part number, description, and whether it is a FRU or CRU.
Due to the extensive variety of disk module types, Table 2 only lists two disk types. EMC 
recommends that you refer to the latest 
EMC VNX5500, VNX5700, and VNX7500 Series 
Storage Systems Disk and OE Matrix
 
Guide
 to ensure that you have the correct part for 
your configuration.
Part Number Label
VNX-000607
Table 2 DPE 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk module part numbers
Part number label 
location (Figure 5) Part number Description (see note) FRU CRU
005049175 300 GB, 6 Gb/s SAS, 10k rpm 
005049249 600 GB, 6 Gb/s SAS, 15k rpm 
Note: The description field describes the disk module type, capacity, drive type, and spindle 
speed (rpm).