HPE P54801-B21 2SFF U.3 Drive Cage Kit
Overview
The HPE P54801-B21 is a 2-bay drive enclosure kit designed to expand storage capacity in HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 servers. This kit enables the installation of two 2.5-inch U.3 drives, providing a direct path to increased data storage or faster solid-state drive performance within the server chassis. It's engineered for environments requiring additional high-speed storage for applications like databases, virtualization, or high-performance computing where direct-attached storage is critical.
Compatibility
This drive cage kit is specifically designed for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 server. It supports two 2.5-inch form factor drives utilizing the U.3 interface, which consolidates SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols over a single backplane connection.
Installation Notes
Installation requires opening the server chassis and mounting the cage in the designated 2SFF bay. Ensure proper seating of the U.3 drives and secure the cage according to HPE's service manual for the DL560 Gen11. The U.3 interface simplifies cabling by supporting multiple drive types over a unified connection.
What's in the Box
- 1x HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 2SFF U.3 Drive Cage Kit (P54801-B21)
- Mounting hardware
