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HPE P55516-B21 | DL38x Gen10 Plus 8SFF backplane | Tri‑Mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) controller support | UBM-managed | 8 x 2.5 in bays

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Description

8-bay 2.5-inch backplane kit for DL38x Gen10 Plus servers, enabling Tri‑Mode controller connectivity (SAS/SATA/NVMe) under UBM management. Designed to modernize existing SAS/SATA-only configurations for mixed protocol support with compatible Tri‑Mode controllers.

Features

- Enables Tri‑Mode controller support for SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
- UBM-managed design for improved device discovery and control
- 8 x 2.5-inch bay density for flexible capacity/performance mixes
- Seamless fit for DL38x Gen10 Plus platforms
- Modernizes legacy SAS/SATA-only configurations

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: Which servers are supported?
A: DL380/DL385 Gen10 Plus family (DL38x Gen10 Plus).

Q: Does this backplane enable NVMe?
A: Yes, when paired with a compatible Tri‑Mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) controller and appropriate cabling.

Q: Can I mix SAS/SATA and NVMe drives?
A: Mixed protocols across different bays are supported per controller/backplane capabilities; mixing in the same bay is not possible.

Q: Is additional cabling required?
A: Follow the server’s Tri‑Mode controller cabling guide; some deployments require specific Tri‑Mode cables not included with all kits.

Q: Is UBM required?
A: This backplane uses UBM for device management and is designed for Tri‑Mode controller integration.

Technical Specifications

- Form factor/bays: 8SFF (8 x 2.5-inch)
- Protocol support: Tri‑Mode capable (SAS/SATA/NVMe) when used with a compatible Tri‑Mode controller
- Management: UBM (Universal Backplane Management)
- Intended use: Upgrade from SAS/SATA-only to Tri‑Mode controller compatibility
- Server compatibility: ProLiant DL380/DL385 Gen10 Plus family (DL38x Gen10 Plus)
- Contents: Backplane kit (installation hardware as per kit design)

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