HPE 748916-B21 DL580 Gen8 PCIe SAS Backplane Cable Kit

• Brand: HPE
• HPE Part Number: 748916-B21
• Product Type: Internal SAS Cable Kit
• Product Name: DL580 PCIe Stand-up SAS Controller Upper Drive Backplane Cable Kit
• Cable Type: SAS
• Application: Internal server storage connectivity
• Connection: PCIe stand-up SAS controller to upper drive backplane
• Supported Server: HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen8
• Device Supported: Server storage/backplane
• Required For: Specified Smart Array controllers installed in a PCIe slot
• Compatible Controllers: HPE Smart Array P830, P430/4GB and P430/2GB configurations listed by HPE
• Controller Options: 698533-B21, 698530-B21, 698529-B21
• Compatibility - Ultra Short: DL580 Gen8 only; verify configuration
• Product Family: HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen8 Accessories

Why Choose This Product?

• Exact DL580 Gen8 fit – Designed for the specific internal storage architecture of the ProLiant DL580 Gen8.
• Required for specified configurations – HPE identifies this cable as required for particular PCIe-installed Smart Array controller configurations.
• Correct backplane connection – Provides the internal SAS link between supported controller hardware and the upper drive backplane.
• OEM procurement accuracy – The 748916-B21 SKU makes replacement and BOM matching straightforward.
• Supports storage upgrades – Helps organizations add supported Smart Array controller functionality to existing Gen8 infrastructure.
• Reduces compatibility risk – Using the documented HPE cable is preferable to selecting an unspecified generic internal SAS cable.
• Useful for lifecycle maintenance – A targeted cable replacement can restore storage connectivity without replacing functioning server hardware.
• Clear Gen8/Gen9 distinction – Helps buyers avoid confusing this Gen8 cable with the separate DL580 Gen9 H240 upper SAS backplane cable, 805356-B21.