Name: 780971-001 HPE 8-Bay SFF Hot-Plug Drive Cage Assembly with Backplane
Brand: HPE
SKU: 780971-001
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 8-Bay SFF Hot-Plug Drive Cage Assembly combines a sturdy metal frame with an integrated backplane to house and connect small form factor drives in HPE servers. It fits into server chassis to support hot-swappable drives, making it a practical choice for maintaining and upgrading storage in professional IT setups.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	780971-001

Technical Information
product type	8-Bay SFF Hot-Plug Drive Cage Assembly with Backplane (metal cage structure and backplane board)
Product Category	Server Drive Cage / Backplane Assembly

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	8-Bay SFF (2.5-inch)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This 8-bay hot-plug drive cage assembly provides a reliable housing solution for small form factor drives in HPE servers. It's built to hold and connect up to eight SFF drives securely while allowing for quick swaps without powering down the system. Often found in enterprise data centers, this assembly is commonly used to expand storage capacity or replace faulty drive bays in HPE ProLiant systems. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its ease of maintenance and robust design. Key Features Metal cage ensures structural integrity and proper drive alignment Backplane board manages data and power connections for all eight bays Hot-plug capability simplifies drive replacement and system upgrades Designed for compatibility with multiple HPE server platforms Supports high-speed data transfer standards typical in enterprise environments In practical use, this drive cage assembly is typically installed in rack-mounted servers where quick access to drives is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining uptime and managing storage resources efficiently within data center environments.

Use Cases
The HPE 8-Bay SFF Hot-Plug Drive Cage Assembly is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where maintaining continuous data availability is critical. It is ideal for IT infrastructures requiring flexible storage expansion and rapid drive replacement without interrupting ongoing operations. How It's Used: Data center servers deploying virtualization workloads that demand frequent storage scalability and minimal downtime. Enterprise IT departments managing rack-mounted HPE ProLiant servers supporting mission-critical applications. Remote office servers requiring quick hot-swappable drive access for efficient maintenance and upgrades. Storage clusters needing compact drive enclosures with high-density small form factor drives for optimized space usage. Edge computing setups where robust drive cages ensure reliable storage performance under varying environmental conditions. This drive cage assembly supports operational efficiency by enabling hot-plug functionality that minimizes service interruptions during drive replacements. Its integration into HPE server models allows scalable storage configurations aligned with evolving workload demands, ensuring consistent performance in demanding IT environments.

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780971-001 HPE 8-Bay SFF Hot-Plug Drive Cage Assembly with Backplane

780971-001

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