HPE DL38X Gen10 Premium 6 SFF SAS/SATA + 2 NVMe or 8 SFF SAS/SATA Bay Kit

Overview

The HPE 826690-B21 is a bay kit designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers that provides flexible storage configurations to meet diverse workload demands. It supports either six SAS or SATA drives plus two NVMe drives, or up to eight SAS or SATA drives, allowing you to balance between high-speed NVMe performance and larger traditional storage capacity. This kit fits 2.5-inch small form factor drives and connects via SATA at 6 Gb/s, SAS at 12 Gb/s, or PCIe for NVMe, making it suitable for data centers, virtualization, and database environments.

Its compact size and lightweight design simplify installation and upgrades, helping reduce downtime and streamline maintenance in professional IT settings.

Key features

• Flexible drive configuration supports a mix of high-speed NVMe and traditional SAS or SATA drives to optimize storage performance and capacity.
• Compatibility with 2.5-inch small form factor drives ensures broad support for modern enterprise storage devices.
• Interfaces include SATA 6 Gb/s and SAS 12 Gb/s for reliable data transfer rates, plus PCIe connectivity for NVMe drives to handle demanding workloads.
• Compact dimensions allow efficient use of server space, fitting neatly into HPE ProLiant DL38X Gen10 servers.
• Lightweight construction at 0.54 kg makes handling and installation easier, reducing physical strain and speeding up deployment.

Key specs

• Drive bays: 6 SAS/SATA + 2 NVMe or 8 SAS/SATA
• Drive size: 2.5-inch small form factor
• Interface speeds: SATA 6 Gb/s, SAS 12 Gb/s, PCIe for NVMe
• Dimensions: 13.97 x 13.97 x 7.62 cm
• Weight: 0.54 kg

Connectivity and compatibility

This bay kit is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant DL38X Gen10 servers, ensuring seamless integration with your existing hardware. The support for multiple interface standards means it can accommodate a variety of enterprise-grade drives, providing flexibility in storage planning and upgrades.

• Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 server models
• Supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drive interfaces for versatile storage options

Installation and setup

The compact and lightweight design of this bay kit makes installation straightforward, even in dense server racks. Its form factor and mounting points align with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, allowing IT professionals to quickly swap or add drives without extensive downtime. This ease of setup supports efficient maintenance and scalability in busy data center environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This bay kit is well suited to IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, or database servers that require a balance of speed and capacity. It works well in environments where storage flexibility is critical, such as mixed workloads that benefit from both NVMe speed and SAS/SATA capacity. Its design supports efficient storage expansion without complicating server configurations.