HPE 768857-B21
DL380 Gen9 8‑SFF Bay 2 Cage/Backplane Kit
The HPE 768857‑B21 kit is a storage drive expansion module designed to add eight more hot‑swappable 2.5″ drive bays (Bay 2) to HPE ProLiant DL380 (and DL360) Gen9 servers.
Features
t includes all necessary components—drive cage, SAS/SATA backplane, and cables—to integrate seamlessly with your server’s existing I/O infrastructure
Advanced Options
Ideal for environments with growing storage needs, this kit plugs into the front Bay 2 and connects via mini‑SAS to your existing controller . Whether you’re deploying SSDs for high I/O or HDDs for capacity, it’s a clean solution to scale your server’s storage without changing chassis or motherboard.
Product Key Features
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Enables installation of 8 hot-swap 2.5″ SFF drives in Gen9 servers
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Includes cage, SAS/SATA backplane, mini‑SAS and power cables
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Supports SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs for versatile storage expansion
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Tool-less front-bay installation in Bay 2 of DL380/DL360 Gen9
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Rugged enterprise-grade build for reliable operation
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Perfect for adding storage capacity in virtualization, backup, and database servers
Reliability & Performance
Constructed to meet HPE’s rigorous standards, this backplane assembly maintains secure drive positioning and supports hot-swap operations to minimize downtime. Its build quality helps prevent drive vibration, reducing data errors. Vendors offer warranties ranging from 90 days to a year, with free same-day shipping on many options .
Key Features (Bullet List)
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Adds 8 hot‑swap 2.5″ SFF drive bays
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Supports SAS and SATA HDDs/SSDs
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Includes cage, backplane board, mini‑SAS & power cables
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Tool-less installation in front Bay 2 of Gen9 chassis
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Compatible with DL380 Gen9 (and DL360) servers
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Enterprise-grade build with hot-swap and vibration resistance
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