42 EMC VNX5500 Parts Location Guide
Disk-array enclosure (DAE)
Table 27 is an example of the parts available for the 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DAE 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 27 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.
2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE disk drive 
Figure 36 shows the front view of the 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE.
Note: You can visually distinguish disk module kinds by their type, capacity, and speed 
labels, and by the design of the latch and handle on each disk module (Figure 36).
Figure 36  Example of the 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE (front view)
Note: Figure 36 is for illustrative purposes only. The front of the disk modules may be a 
little different than the ones in your particular cabinet.
Table 28 on page 43 is an example of the parts available for the 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE and 
lists the part number label location, part number, description, and whether it is a FRU or 
CRU.
Table 27  3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DAE disk module part numbers
Part number label 
location 
(Figure 35 on 
page 41) 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).
Part number label
VNX-000602