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HPE P55001-B21 | 8x SFF backplane | up to 4x NVMe U.2 enabled | DL325 Gen11

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Description

Optimize your ProLiant DL325 Gen11 with an 8-bay SFF backplane that wires up to four bays for NVMe U.2 performance while supporting SAS/SATA on remaining positions, subject to controller and cabling. Ideal for hybrid arrays combining high IOPS NVMe with cost-efficient SAS/SATA. Designed for hot-plug operation and streamlined serviceability.

Features

- 8-bay SFF backplane with up to 4x NVMe U.2 lanes
- Hybrid storage layouts: NVMe plus SAS/SATA in one chassis
- Hot-plug serviceability for rapid replacement
- Balanced performance and capacity for virtualization and databases
- Designed for clean integration with Gen11 storage controllers

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

FAQs

Q: How many NVMe drives can this configuration support?
A: Up to four NVMe U.2 drives, with remaining bays for SAS/SATA depending on controller and cabling.

Q: Do I need a special NVMe cable kit?
A: Yes. NVMe bays require the correct PCIe/NVMe harness to the supported controller or riser.

Q: Can I run all eight bays as NVMe?
A: No. This backplane is designed for up to four NVMe-enabled bays.

Q: Is hot-swap supported for NVMe drives?
A: Yes, when used with supported carriers, firmware, and controllers.

Q: Does it include controllers or drive carriers?
A: No. Controllers, carriers, and cables are sold separately.

Technical Specifications

- System compatibility: ProLiant DL325 Gen11
- Drive bays: 8x 2.5-inch SFF total
- NVMe enablement: up to 4 bays wired for NVMe U.2 (PCIe x4 per NVMe-enabled bay)
- Remaining bays: SAS/SATA connectivity with supported controllers
- Hybrid use: combine NVMe performance tier with SAS/SATA capacity
- Hot-plug: supported with appropriate carriers and controllers
- Controller requirement: NVMe and SAS/SATA features depend on installed HBAs/RAID/tri-mode controllers
- Cabling: requires appropriate SAS/NVMe harnesses for your configuration
- Installation: fits the 8-bay SFF front drive location
- Firmware: keep server and storage controller firmware current for optimal compatibility

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