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- In Stock: 12
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: 688038-001
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP ProLiant DL380E G8 8-Bay Drive Cage (part number 688038-001) is a robust and versatile storage enclosure designed for the DL380E Generation 8 server platform. Engineered to maximize drive density while maintaining easy serviceability, this cage provides reliable access to up to eight hot-plug hard drives or solid state drives. It is an ideal solution for businesses looking to expand storage capacity without compromising on performance or system stability.
Key Features
- Supports up to eight 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SAS/SATA drives
- Hot-plug capability enables drive changes without powering down the server
- Tool-less design for quick installation and removal of drives
- Aluminium construction offers superior heat dissipation and durability
- Integrated with HP iLO management for remote monitoring and control
- Compatible with HP ProLiant DL380E G8 chassis only
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 688038-001
- Drive bays: 8 (flexible for 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch drives)
- Interface: SAS/SATA, up to 12 Gbps per lane
- Power consumption: typical 15 watts, max 30 watts
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 450 mm x 210 mm x 65 mm
- Weight: approx 3.2 kg
Applications
The 8-Bay Drive Cage is suited for a wide range of enterprise and midmarket workloads, including:
- Virtualization hosts requiring high storage density
- Database servers that need fast access to large data sets
- Backup and archival systems with scalable capacity needs
- High performance computing clusters where hot-plug convenience reduces downtime
- Small to medium business environments seeking reliable, easy-to-manage storage expansion
By integrating the HP ProLiant DL380E G8 8-Bay Drive Cage into your server infrastructure, you gain flexible storage options, streamlined maintenance, and a proven solution that aligns with HP's reputation for performance and reliability.