HPE P27194-B21

Overview

The HPE P27194-B21 is a 2U front drive cage kit designed to expand the storage capacity of a ProLiant DL300 Gen10 Plus server by adding eight small form factor bays accessible from the front panel. It features a 24G U.3 Tri-Mode backplane that supports multiple signaling modes, allowing flexible use of different U.3 drives to optimize performance and cost. This kit integrates seamlessly with the existing chassis, enabling straightforward installation without the need for additional rack space or external enclosures.

Key features

• Provides eight additional 2.5-inch front-accessible drive bays to increase internal storage density.
• 24G U.3 Tri-Mode backplane supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, offering versatile drive compatibility.
• Installation aligns with existing power and data connectors for a quick, non-disruptive upgrade during routine maintenance.
• Maintains the 2U form factor without requiring extra rack space, preserving data center footprint.
• Supports high-bandwidth connectivity to each drive bay, ensuring low latency and consistent throughput for demanding workloads.
• Compact and lightweight design helps manage thermal output and physical space efficiently.

Key specs

• Form factor: 2U front drive cage
• Drive bays: 8 small form factor (2.5-inch)
• Backplane: 24G U.3 Tri-Mode (SAS, SATA, NVMe compatible)
• Dimensions: 28.6 cm × 39.4 cm × 17.14 cm
• Weight: 1.81 kg

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive cage kit is purpose-built for the HPE ProLiant DL300 Gen10 Plus server chassis, ensuring full compatibility with its power and data interfaces. The 24G U.3 Tri-Mode backplane supports multiple drive protocols, allowing IT teams to select the best drive type for their workload without hardware changes. This flexibility is ideal for environments that require a mix of high-performance NVMe SSDs and cost-effective SATA or SAS drives.

Ideal uses and environments

The P27194-B21 cage is well suited to virtualization clusters that benefit from additional SSD cache tiers, on-premises analytics nodes processing large datasets, and edge deployments where dense internal storage is preferred over external arrays. Its design supports scaling storage capacity efficiently while minimizing downtime, making it a strong choice for IT teams managing evolving workloads in data centers or remote sites.

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