• HPE DL38x Gen10 8LFF front 2x NVMe bay kit with metal server rack
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HPE 873781-B21 | DL38x Gen10 8LFF front 2x NVMe bay enablement kit, backplane + cabling

873781-B21

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Description

Enable up to two NVMe drives in the front of an 8LFF DL38x Gen10 chassis. This kit provides the required bay hardware, backplane, and cabling to integrate NVMe into the existing 3.5-inch front drive area while keeping the remaining bays available for SAS/SATA. Ideal for adding ultra-low-latency NVMe storage for performance-sensitive workloads.

Features

- Add low-latency NVMe to an 8LFF platform without a full chassis swap
- Backplane and cabling included for a clean, supported install
- Mixed storage flexibility: NVMe alongside SAS/SATA
- Optimized for performance tiers and cache-heavy workloads

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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.

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Technical Specifications

- Compatibility: DL38x Gen10 8LFF chassis (e.g., DL380/DL385 Gen10 8LFF)
- Function: adds up to 2x front NVMe drive capability
- Bay location: front 8LFF drive area
- Interface: NVMe (U.2) support
- Kit contents: bay hardware/backplane with required cabling (contents may vary by option)
- Coexistence: remaining LFF bays can continue SAS/SATA operation
- Installation: requires appropriate system configuration and firmware

FAQs

Q: Which servers is this kit intended for?
A: DL38x Gen10 8LFF configurations such as DL380 Gen10 8LFF and DL385 Gen10 8LFF.

Q: How many NVMe drives does this enable?
A: Up to two NVMe drives in the front bay area.

Q: Does this replace the existing LFF bays?
A: No, it enables NVMe while leaving the remaining LFF bays available for SAS/SATA.

Q: Are cables and the backplane included?
A: Yes, the kit includes the necessary backplane and cabling for the two NVMe bays.

Q: Do I need a special controller for NVMe?
A: Check your server’s quickspecs; NVMe routing may be direct attach or via specific backplane wiring and firmware support.

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