157007-B21

The HP 2-Bay LVD Ultra2 Drive Cage with SCSI Simplex Backplane Board is built to house and connect two Ultra2 SCSI hard drives securely within a server chassis. This drive cage manages the physical mounting while the backplane board handles the SCSI data transmission, streamlining installation and maintenance.

Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, it ensures solid and stable connections for environments that demand consistent data access and performance. Storage administrators and IT professionals who manage HP server hardware typically use this component to expand or replace existing drive bays.

Key Features

• Supports dual Ultra2 SCSI drives with LVD signaling for improved noise immunity
• Simplex backplane board simplifies cabling by providing direct SCSI connections
• Compact 2-bay design optimizes internal server space
• Compatible with a range of HP ProLiant and storage servers
• Facilitates easy drive installation and replacement with tool-less drive trays

This drive cage is commonly deployed inside rack or tower HP servers where hot-swappable or fixed storage drives are required. Its role in maintaining secure, low-noise SCSI connections helps sustain system reliability during heavy workloads.

By integrating this cage, data centers can maintain orderly drive management and simplify hardware upgrades or repairs, supporting smooth long-term server operation.