Name: 696240-001 HP 5-Bay SFF Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly for ProLiant ML560 Gen8 Server
Brand: HP
SKU: 696240-001
Price: 387.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 5-Bay SFF Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly fits into ProLiant ML560 Gen8 servers to hold up to five small form factor drives. It’s a practical component that organizes and secures drives in a way that supports easy access and proper cooling within enterprise server systems.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	696240-001

Technical Information
Series	ProLiant ML560 Gen8
product type	Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly
Product Category	Drive Cages
Compatibility	HP ProLiant ML560 Gen8

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	5-bay SFF
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This HP 5-Bay SFF Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly is designed to securely house multiple small form factor drives in ProLiant ML560 Gen8 servers. It ensures proper alignment and airflow for optimal drive performance and cooling. Often found in data centers and enterprise server environments, this front cage assembly simplifies storage upgrades and maintenance by allowing quick access to drives without disrupting the rest of the system. IT professionals and system administrators who manage HP ProLiant ML560 Gen8 servers benefit from this component to maintain efficient and reliable storage configurations. Key Features Designed specifically for ProLiant ML560 Gen8 to ensure compatibility Holds up to five SFF hard drives securely in place Metal frame provides sturdy support and durability Facilitates easy drive hot-swapping and maintenance Optimizes airflow around drives to prevent overheating Typically installed in rack or tower server setups, this drive cage assembly helps maximize storage density while keeping drives accessible. Its straightforward design keeps server maintenance efficient and reduces downtime during hardware swaps or upgrades.

Use Cases
The HP 5-Bay SFF Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly is predominantly utilized in enterprise IT environments that deploy HP ProLiant ML560 Gen8 servers. It is designed for IT professionals managing server hardware in data centers or remote office setups where compact, high-density storage solutions are critical. How It's Used: Facilitates rapid drive replacement and upgrades in virtualization environments requiring minimal server downtime. Supports storage consolidation tasks within SMB network infrastructures where space and drive management are constrained. Enables scalable storage expansion for high-performance computing clusters operating on intensive data workloads. Assists in maintaining optimal airflow and cooling in rack deployments to preserve hardware reliability. Used by IT operations teams in edge computing sites to efficiently manage limited physical space for storage devices. This front cage assembly helps maintain organized drive configurations that improve operational efficiency and system scalability. By ensuring secure mounting and easy access to drives, it supports consistent server performance and streamlined maintenance workflows in demanding IT environments.

696240-001 HP 5-Bay SFF Hard Drive Front Cage Assembly for ProLiant ML560 Gen8 Server

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases