HP 668315-001 2U Gen8 Rear Drive Cage with Backplane - High Capacity 8 Bay Storage

HP 668315-001 2U Gen8 Rear Drive Cage with Backplane - High Capacity 8 Bay Storage
HP 668315-001 2U Gen8 Rear Drive Cage with Backplane - High Capacity 8 Bay Storage
The HP 668315-001 is a 2U Gen8 rear drive cage with an integrated backplane designed for high capacity storage solutions. Engineered for HP ProLiant servers, this cage provides eight hot-swap bays that mount behind the server chassis, freeing up fron... Read More
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$126.95
  • In Stock: 3
  • Manufacturer: HP
  • Model or Part: 668315-001
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP 668315-001 is a 2U Gen8 rear drive cage with an integrated backplane designed for high capacity storage solutions. Engineered for HP ProLiant servers, this cage provides eight hot-swap bays that mount behind the server chassis, freeing up front space for additional components or easier cable management. It is ideal for data centers, virtualization environments, and any application that demands reliable, scalable storage.

Key Features

  • Eight hot-swap drive bays for 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SAS/SATA drives
  • Rear mounting design maximises front panel accessibility
  • Integrated backplane supports high-speed data transfer
  • Compatible with HP Gen8 server platforms and iLO management
  • Tool-less drive insertion and removal for rapid maintenance
  • Robust metal construction for durability and vibration resistance

Technical Specifications

  • Form factor: 2U rack unit
  • Drive capacity: Up to eight 3.5 inch or sixteen 2.5 inch drives (using adapters)
  • Interface: SAS 6Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
  • Backplane: Dual-port, redundant data paths
  • Power consumption: Typical 45 watts per cage
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 in x 17.2 in x 27.5 in
  • Weight: Approx 12 lbs

Applications
This rear drive cage is perfect for:

  • Enterprise servers requiring high density storage
  • Virtualization hosts that need fast, reliable disk access
  • Backup and archival systems with large capacity demands
  • Big data analytics platforms that benefit from parallel drive performance
  • High performance computing clusters where space optimisation is critical

By installing the HP 2U Gen8 Rear Drive Cage, organizations can expand their storage footprint without sacrificing front-panel accessibility, ensuring that critical workloads have the capacity and speed they need to perform at their best.