Name: 666987-B21 HP Small Form Factor Hard Drive Slot Filler Blank Kit for Servers
Brand: HP
SKU: 666987-B21
Price: 67.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Small Form Factor Hard Drive Slot Filler Blank Kit helps servers maintain efficient airflow by covering empty drive bays. It fits several HP server models, ensuring that unused slots do not compromise cooling. This simple component plays a practical role in keeping servers running steadily in varied data center setups.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	666987-B21

Technical Information
product type	Hard Drive Slot Filler Blank Kit
Product Category	Fillers & Blanks
Compatibility	DL360 Gen11,DL380 Gen11,DL380a Gen11,ML30 Gen10 Plus,PDL380 Gen10

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Small Form Factor
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This HP Small Form Factor Hard Drive Slot Filler Blank Kit is built to maintain proper airflow and cooling within select HP server models. It fills empty drive bays where hard drives are not installed, preventing airflow disruption and protecting the internal components from dust buildup. This kit is commonly found in data centers and IT environments where server configurations vary and some drive slots remain unused. Key Features Fits multiple HP server models including DL360 and DL380 Gen11 series Helps maintain consistent airflow to prevent overheating Simple installation as a blank filler for unused drive bays Provides dust protection inside the server chassis Supports server hardware longevity by improving thermal management These slot fillers are typically deployed in enterprise and small business servers where hardware setups change frequently. By keeping the airflow steady, they contribute to reliable server performance and reduce the risk of heat-related failures over time.

Use Cases
The HP Small Form Factor Hard Drive Slot Filler Blank Kit is essential for maintaining optimal server performance in environments where drive bays are left unused. It is particularly beneficial for IT administrators managing rack-mounted servers in data centers or remote office locations where airflow and cooling are critical. How It's Used: In enterprise data centers, to maintain consistent airflow in DL360 Gen11 servers with partially populated drive bays. Within SMB IT infrastructure, ensuring proper cooling in ML30 Gen10 Plus servers during phased storage expansions. In virtualization clusters where DL380 Gen11 servers have variable drive configurations, preventing hotspots caused by empty slots. At edge computing sites using PDL380 Gen10 servers, improving dust protection and thermal management in compact chassis. During hardware lifecycle upgrades, temporarily filling drive slots in DL380a Gen11 servers to sustain environmental controls. By preserving uninterrupted airflow and reducing dust ingress, this slot filler supports stable thermal conditions that contribute to server reliability and scalability. Its application helps IT teams maintain operational continuity across diverse deployment models without compromising hardware longevity.

666987-B21 HP Small Form Factor Hard Drive Slot Filler Blank Kit for Servers

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

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