HPE 12Gb SAS Expander Card for DL380 Gen9 Storage Expansion

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 internal storage expansion
• 24SFF storage configuration upgrades
• High-density enterprise drive deployments
• SAS storage infrastructure expansion
• SATA storage expansion
• Data-center storage modernization
• Enterprise application storage growth
• Server lifecycle extension projects
• Storage capacity expansion for existing DL380 Gen9 systems
• Standardized HPE storage infrastructure deployments

• 12Gb/s SAS connectivity
• 6Gb/s SATA connectivity
• Supports SAS and SATA drive mixing on the same controller
• Up to 28 internal drive support depending on server configuration
• Nine x4 internal Mini-SAS ports
• Two x4 Mini-SAS ports for Smart Array or Smart HBA attachment
• Seven x4 Mini-SAS ports for drive backplane attachment
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 link
• Up to 64 logical drives with a Smart Array Controller
• Supports internal storage expansion
• Full-height, half-length PCIe card design
• Includes cables required for the specified DL380 Gen9 configuration
• Suitable for scalable enterprise storage deployments
• Supports higher internal drive density
• Useful for extending existing HPE server storage infrastructure

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: 727250-B21
• Product Type: SAS Expander Card
• Product Description: HPE 12Gb SAS Expander Card with Cables for DL380 Gen9
• Storage Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• SATA Interface: 6Gb/s SATA
• PCI Express Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• SAS Ports: 9 x4 Mini-SAS internal ports
• Controller Connection: 2 x4 Mini-SAS ports
• Drive Backplane Connections: 7 x4 Mini-SAS ports
• Maximum Internal Drives: Up to 28, dependent on server configuration
• Maximum Logical Drives: Up to 64 with Smart Array Controller
• SAS Theoretical Bandwidth: 1200 MB/s per SAS lane
• SATA Theoretical Bandwidth: 600 MB/s per SAS lane
• Form Factor: PCIe full-height, half-length
• Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.4 x 0.6 in
• Compatible Server: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9
• Kit Contents: HPE 12G SAS Expander Card and required cables

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• HPE 727250-B21 is a strong choice when a DL380 Gen9 deployment needs substantially greater internal drive connectivity without replacing the server platform. Its support for up to 28 internal drives, dual SAS/SATA storage technology and nine x4 Mini-SAS ports provide considerably more expansion flexibility than a basic storage interface. The included server-specific cabling simplifies procurement for the supported DL380 Gen9 configuration, while compatibility with Smart Array and Smart HBA controllers makes it suitable for established enterprise storage architectures. It is particularly valuable for organizations expanding storage capacity, consolidating workloads or extending the lifecycle of existing Gen9 infrastructure. Buyers should verify the exact DL380 Gen9 drive-bay, riser, controller and cabling configuration before purchase.