HPE 870549-B21

Overview

The HPE 870549-B21 is a SAS expander card kit designed to increase the number of internal drives you can connect to your HPE ProLiant Gen9 or Gen10 server. It supports up to 28 drives through a 12Gb/s SAS interface, enabling fast and reliable data transfer for demanding storage environments. This kit includes the necessary SAS cables, making installation straightforward and allowing you to expand your server’s storage capacity without adding multiple controllers.

Key features

• Supports up to 28 internal drives, allowing significant storage expansion within a single server chassis
• 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures high-speed data transfer to keep up with intensive workloads
• Includes SAS cables for a complete setup, reducing the need for additional purchases
• Plug-in card form factor fits directly into server expansion slots for easy installation
• Designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, ensuring compatibility and reliable operation
• Compatible with DL380 and DL385 Gen10 series, supporting configurations focused on performance and storage capacity

Key specs

• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• Drive support: up to 28 internal drives
• Compatible server models: HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10, including DL380 and DL385 Gen10
• Card dimensions: 11.43 x 17.78 x 2.54 cm
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• Includes SAS cables for immediate installation

Connectivity and compatibility

This expander card is engineered to work seamlessly with HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, particularly the DL380 and DL385 Gen10 models. It connects to your existing Smart Array or Smart HBA controller, expanding the number of drives without requiring additional controllers. The included SAS cables simplify integration, ensuring a clean and efficient setup.

Ideal uses and environments

This SAS expander card is well suited for data centers and enterprise environments where expanding internal storage is critical without increasing controller complexity. It fits well in setups that demand high storage density and fast data throughput, such as large-scale databases, virtualization hosts, and file servers. IT professionals upgrading or building HPE ProLiant servers will find this kit a practical solution for scaling storage efficiently.

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