HPE 870549-B21 - HPE DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander
Brand: HPE | Category: Accessories & Components
SKU: HPE-870549-B21 | Part #: 870549-B21 | MPN: 870549-B21
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About the HPE 870549-B21 - HPE DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander
A SAS Expander Kit designed for the HPE ProLiant DL38X Gen10 server family, the HPE 870549-B21 expands storage connectivity and drive capacity within your existing infrastructure. This internal enablement kit integrates directly with HPE Smart Array controllers, enabling seamless expansion of drive bays while maintaining 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA protocol support. Factory sealed and validated as a genuine HPE option, the 870549-B21 (part number HPE 870549-B21) is listed in official HPE DL38X Gen10 QuickSpecs and backed by HPE manufacturer support programs.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on HPE infrastructure benefit from tool-less or screw-mount installation options that adapt to your specific chassis configuration. The expander operates through proven SAS expander topology, connecting to your existing HPE Smart Array controller investment without requiring additional hardware redesign. HPE iLO hardware health monitoring compatibility ensures visibility into expander status alongside your broader server estate. Compatible with both the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 and DL385 Gen10 server families, this component scales your SAS and SATA storage capacity across mission-critical workloads while preserving your current control plane architecture.
Enterprise Storage Expansion Applications
- Scale SAS drive configurations in existing HPE DL380 Gen10 and DL385 Gen10 deployments without server replacement
- Increase SATA capacity for cold-storage, archival, and backup tiers within ProLiant infrastructure
- Expand high-performance SSD arrays for latency-sensitive database and analytics workloads
- Extend storage reach in space-constrained data center environments while maintaining 12Gb/s SAS performance
- Enable mixed SAS/SATA topologies for hybrid tiering strategies under unified HPE Smart Array management
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Accessories & Components |
| SKU | HPE-870549-B21 |
| Part Number | 870549-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12GB |
| Interface | SAS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 870549-B21 |
| Product Line | HPE ProLiant DL38X Gen10 |
| Component Type | SAS Expander Kit |
| SAS Interface Speed | 12Gb/s SAS |
| SATA Compatibility | 6Gb/s SATA |
| Compatible Server Families | HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, DL385 Gen10 |
| Form Factor | Internal enablement kit (tool-less or screw-mount per chassis configuration) |
| Drive Protocol Support | SAS, SATA |
| Controller Interface | SAS expander topology; connects to HPE Smart Array controllers |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO hardware health monitoring compatible |
| QuickSpecs Compliance | Validated HPE genuine option; listed in HPE DL38X Gen10 QuickSpecs |
| Product Category | Server Storage Enablement Kit |
| Genuine HPE Option | Yes |
| Manufacturer Support | Included under HPE server support programs |
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What does the HPE 870549-B21 - HPE DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander do?
The HPE 870549-B21 - HPE DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.