HPE 874576-B21 ML350 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit with Cables

HPE 874576-B21

ML350 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit with Cables

The HPE 874576-B21 is a **12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit** specifically designed to increase the number of available drive bays in the HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 server. This kit is a critical component for businesses that need to scale their internal storage capacity beyond the standard configuration. It allows you to connect a larger number of SAS or SATA drives to a single Smart Array controller, providing a flexible and high-performance solution for growing data storage needs without the need for additional controllers.

The expander card acts as a high-speed multiplexer, taking a single SAS port from the host controller and fanning it out to multiple drive ports. This enables the server to support significantly more drives than it would natively, making it an excellent choice for applications that require a high-density, scalable storage solution, such as data backup, file serving, and large-scale databases.

Features :

The **874576-B21** kit includes the **12Gb SAS Expander Card** and the necessary Cables to connect it to the server's Smart Array controller and the additional drive cages. It supports the **12Gb/s SAS protocol**, ensuring high-speed data transfer between the drives and the host controller. By installing this kit, you can expand the server's drive support from the standard 8 drives to up to **24 SFF (Small Form Factor) drives** within a single chassis. The card's simple design ensures straightforward installation and configuration. It is a passive device, which means it doesn't require its own power source, simplifying cable management and reducing the overall power consumption of the server.

Advanced Options :

For IT administrators, the **HPE** 874576-B21 is a strategic investment that enables them to build a highly scalable storage solution within a single server chassis. The ability to increase the number of drives without adding more controllers not only saves on hardware costs but also simplifies management and reduces complexity. This is particularly valuable for applications that require a large pool of storage capacity, such as big data analytics or a large-scale virtualization platform. The expander card ensures that all drives are accessible to the host controller at high speeds, providing a reliable and high-performance storage foundation that can easily grow with your business needs. This kit is essential for maximizing the storage potential of your HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 server.