• HPE 826690-B21 8x SFF drive cage with black metal doors and silver handles
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HPE 826690-B21 | 8x SFF 2.5in drive cage/backplane, 6x SAS/SATA + 2x NVMe or 8x SAS/SATA, U.2 PCIe, 12Gb SAS, hot-swap, DL38X Gen10

826690-B21

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Description

Premium front-bay cage and backplane kit enabling flexible mixed-media storage in DL38X Gen10 servers. Configure as 6x SAS/SATA plus 2x NVMe (U.2) or as 8x SAS/SATA, all hot-swap capable. Requires appropriate RAID/host controllers and cabling (sold separately).

Features

- Flexible mixed-media: 6x SAS/SATA + 2x NVMe or full 8x SAS/SATA
- Enterprise 12Gb SAS backplane design for high throughput
- Hot-swap bays with status/locate indicators
- Optimized for DL38X Gen10 airflow and cable routing
- Scalable path to NVMe without replacing the entire drive cage

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Form factor: Front 2.5in SFF drive cage with premium backplane
- Bay count: Up to 8x SFF hot-swap
- Supported configurations: 6x SAS/SATA + 2x NVMe (U.2) or 8x SAS/SATA
- Interfaces: SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, NVMe U.2 PCIe
- NVMe lanes: PCIe x4 per NVMe bay (server-dependent)
- Compatibility: ProLiant DL38X Gen10 family (e.g., DL380/DL385 Gen10)
- Cables/controllers: Requires appropriate Smart Array/RAID or HBA and NVMe enablement cabling (sold separately)
- Hot-swap support: Yes, with server backplane management and drive LEDs
- Drive size: 2.5in SFF
- Installation: Tool-assisted; follow server QuickSpecs for placement and cabling

FAQs

Q: Can I mix SAS/SATA and NVMe drives in this kit?
A: Yes. The premium backplane supports a mixed configuration of 6x SAS/SATA plus 2x NVMe (U.2) or an all SAS/SATA setup.

Q: Do I need additional controllers or cables?
A: Yes. SAS/SATA drives require a compatible Smart Array/RAID or HBA and mini-SAS cabling; NVMe bays require NVMe enablement cabling to supported PCIe sources. These are sold separately.

Q: Is this compatible with DL380 Gen10?
A: Yes. It is designed for the DL38X Gen10 family, including DL380/DL385 Gen10. Always confirm with the server QuickSpecs.

Q: Are drive carriers included?
A: Usually carriers and cables are not included with the cage/backplane kit. Check bundle contents or procure carriers separately.

Q: Are the bays hot-swap?
A: Yes, when used with a supported controller and configured in a compatible DL38X Gen10 system.

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