Dell PowerEdge FX FD332
The PowerEdge FD332 is a half-width storage expansion block for the FX2 chassis, packing up to 16 hot-plug 2.5-inch small form factor drives. Designed to pair seamlessly with FC630 or FC640 compute sleds, it enables dense direct-attached storage configurations for VMware vSAN and storage spaces.
Also written as: PowerEdge FD332, Dell FD332, FD332 Storage Sled
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge FX |
| Form factor | storage shelf |
| Released | Mar 2015 |
| End of sale | May 2021 |
| End of support | May 2026 |
| Drive bays | Up to 16x 2.5in hot-plug SAS/SATA drives |
| Storage controllers | Dual PERC H730 or HBA330 12Gb/s SAS controllers |
| Chassis compatibility | PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s enclosures |
| Connectivity | Direct SAS passthrough to neighboring compute sleds |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge MX5016s
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerEdge FX FD332.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How many FD332 storage blocks can be installed in an FX2 enclosure?
Up to three FD332 sleds can be combined with one compute sled, delivering up to 48 direct-attached 2.5-inch drives in a 2U chassis.
Can drive storage in the FD332 be split across multiple compute sleds?
Yes, dual-controller FD332 configurations can split 8 drives to one adjacent compute sled and 8 drives to another for balanced storage distribution.
Buying or selling FD332?
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Sources
- Dell PowerEdge FD332 Support Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Dell PowerEdge FD332 Technical Documentation, checked 2026-10-27