HPE HU4B2A30BD0 DL360 G11 Storage Server FOR DP Supp

HPE HU4B2A30BD0 DL360 Gen11 SAS/SATA Storage Expansion Controller

Overview

The HPE HU4B2A30BD0 is a SAS/SATA storage expander designed for direct-attach storage expansion in HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 deployments requiring high-density, high-throughput disk connectivity. It connects via PCIe 3.0 x8 and delivers up to 9.6 GB/s combined throughput across its ports — enough headroom to feed dense surveillance recording workloads or data protection (DP) supplemental storage configurations without creating a bus bottleneck. The 144TB maximum addressable capacity makes the HU4B2A30BD0 a practical fit for multi-camera NVR backends or long-retention archival tiers where spinning SAS or SATA drives remain cost-effective per terabyte.

Compatibility

Verified for the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 server platform. Supports both 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA drive types — mix-and-match within the same backplane is possible depending on DL360 backplane configuration. Internal connectivity uses 2x4 Mini-SAS connectors, so verify that your target DL360 Gen11 chassis has the corresponding internal Mini-SAS headers available before ordering. The PCIe 3.0 x8 slot requirement means a full-length or half-length x8/x16 slot must be free; confirm slot availability in your specific DL360 Gen11 chassis configuration. The 1.2 GB/s per-port bandwidth applies per x8 SAS port, so drive selection (SAS vs. SATA, RPM, queue depth) will determine whether you saturate the available bus. 64-bit memory addressing ensures compatibility with servers populated beyond 4GB RAM — standard for any current DL360 Gen11 build.

Installation Notes

Install into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot in the DL360 Gen11 chassis. Internal Mini-SAS cables (2x4 SFF-8087 or SFF-8643 depending on backplane revision) are required to connect to drive bays — confirm cable compatibility with your specific DL360 Gen11 backplane before installation. This is a US-origin component (UNSPSC 81111812); verify import/export requirements if deploying outside the US.