Brand: HPE | Category: Accessories & Components
SKU: HPE-826687-B21 | Part #: 826687-B21 | MPN: 826687-B21
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The HPE 826687-B21 storage enablement kit adds 2 hot-plug 2.5-inch SFF drive bays to HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, expanding storage capacity and supporting NVMe, SAS, and SATA protocols for flexible infrastructure scaling. This premium HDD front expansion kit is engineered to integrate seamlessly with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 and HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 platforms, delivering the additional drive bay density enterprises require for modern storage-intensive workloads. The kit ships complete with a dedicated backplane, all necessary cabling, and mounting hardware—eliminating procurement friction and reducing deployment time in busy data centers. HPE iLO 5 management compatibility ensures integrated monitoring and control across your existing infrastructure stack, while firmware updates flow through the standard HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) pathway.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams managing mixed-protocol environments turn to the 826687-B21 kit when they need flexible, field-installable storage expansion without full server replacement. Organizations standardizing on HPE ProLiant DL38X Gen10 infrastructure benefit from this genuine HPE component's multi-protocol support—NVMe for high-speed caching, SAS for reliability-focused enterprise drives, and SATA for cost-effective bulk capacity. The flexible bay positioning (front for NVMe, front and rear for SAS/SATA configurations) empowers operators to match drive placement to cooling and performance strategy, while hot-plug capability enables non-disruptive drive swaps during peak business hours.
Organizations require validated, manufacturer-backed storage solutions to maintain warranty coverage and support continuity. The HPE part number 826687-B21 carries full HPE authenticity and is listed in official QuickSpecs documentation, ensuring compatibility assurance and engineering support. For current availability, detailed specifications, or volume pricing on the HPE 826687-B21 and complementary storage components, contact Omnixon Global today to submit your RFQ and explore how this kit fits your infrastructure roadmap.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Accessories & Components |
| SKU | HPE-826687-B21 |
| Part Number | 826687-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | NVMe |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 826687-B21 |
| Product Line | HPE ProLiant DL38X Gen10 |
| Compatible Server Models | HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 |
| Kit Type | Storage Enablement / Drive Bay Expansion Kit |
| Drive Bay Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Number of Drive Bays Added | 2 |
| Bay Location | Front (NVMe) / Front and Rear (SAS/SATA) |
| Supported Interface Protocols | NVMe (PCIe), SAS, SATA |
| Drive Bay Access | Hot-Plug |
| Backplane Included | Yes |
| Cabling Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Management Compatibility | HPE iLO 5 |
| Firmware Update Pathway | HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) |
| QuickSpecs Listed | Yes |
| Product Designation | Premium HDD Kit |
| Product Authenticity | Genuine HPE |
The HPE 826687-B21 - HPE DL38X Gen10 2SFF Premium HDD Front NVMe or Front/Rear SAS/SATA Kit is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.