Name: 739405-B21 HP Hard Drive Backplane Kit 5-SFF for ProLiant DL580 Gen8
Brand: HP
SKU: 739405-B21
Price: 227.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Hard Drive Backplane Kit for the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 is a crucial component that facilitates the connection of multiple small form factor drives within the server. It fits directly into the drive bays, providing a stable and efficient interface that supports the server’s storage needs without compromising cooling or accessibility.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	739405-B21

Technical Information
Backplane Type	SAS/SATA Backplane
Compatibility	HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8
Number of Drive Bays	5
Supported Drive Type	SAS HDD, SAS SSD, SATA HDD, SATA SSD
Interface	SAS/SATA

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	5 x SFF
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This HP Hard Drive Backplane Kit is designed to fit the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server, offering a reliable interface for up to five small form factor hard drives. It helps connect drives securely to the system’s internal bus, ensuring stable data transfer and power supply. Often found in enterprise data centers or high-performance computing environments, this backplane kit is built to support environments where storage flexibility and uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators commonly use this component when upgrading or maintaining server storage arrays. Key Features Compatible with ProLiant DL580 Gen8 chassis and drive bays Supports up to 5 hot-swappable SFF drives for easy maintenance Designed to maintain airflow and prevent overheating inside the server Sturdy construction ensures stable mechanical and electrical connections Facilitates quick drive installation and removal during system upgrades This backplane kit is typically deployed in high-density server racks where maximizing storage capacity and ensuring system reliability are important. It plays a key role in maintaining server uptime by simplifying drive replacement and minimizing hardware failures.

Use Cases
The 739405-B21 HP Hard Drive Backplane Kit is primarily utilized in enterprise-grade server environments where reliable and scalable storage solutions are critical. IT administrators managing HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers benefit from its integration to maintain efficient storage configurations in data centers or virtualized infrastructure setups. How It's Used: Enabling high-density storage configurations in enterprise data centers requiring robust server-backed storage arrays. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing reliable multiple drive connections within rack-mounted ProLiant servers. Facilitating storage expansion in medium to large SMB networks that rely on HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers for critical applications. Ensuring stable drive mounting and airflow management in multi-drive environments for enhanced server cooling efficiency. Integrating into disaster recovery clusters where fast and secure access to multiple small form factor drives is essential. By providing a stable and efficient interface for multiple drives, this backplane kit helps maintain optimal storage performance and operational continuity. It supports scalability in storage-intensive workloads while preserving the thermal integrity of the server chassis, which is vital for sustained system reliability.

739405-B21 HP Hard Drive Backplane Kit 5-SFF for ProLiant DL580 Gen8

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

Physical Characteristics

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