HPE 826708-B21 DL38X Gen10 Universal Media Bay Front VGA USB

• Virtualization hosts needing front USB and DisplayPort for local management
• Database servers adding dual front SFF drives for boot or cache storage
• Hybrid cloud nodes requiring convenient optical or media access
• AI and analytics platforms using front NVMe drives for fast local data
• Content creation workstations with front DisplayPort for direct monitor connection
• Edge computing sites needing easy USB access for diagnostics
• Private cloud platforms modernizing existing DL380 Gen10 chassis
• Backup appliances installing front media for quick restore media
• Research labs requiring flexible front I/O and drive options
• Disaster recovery servers adding redundant front storage capacity

• Universal Media Bay for Box 1 in 8 SFF or 8+8 SFF models
• Front DisplayPort for local video output
• Two front USB ports for peripheral and diagnostic access
• Supports two 2.5-inch SFF drives
• Compatible with NVMe front drives when paired with required riser
• Optical drive support option available
• SATA 6Gb/s SAS 12Gb/s and PCIe interfaces
• Genuine HPE option for validated DL380 Gen10 fit
• Facilitates infrastructure modernization of Gen10 fleets
• Improves operational efficiency with front-panel convenience
• Supports business continuity through accessible media options
• Scalable storage addition within existing chassis
• Extends useful life of ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers
• Enables mixed media and drive configurations

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: 826708-B21
• SKU: 826708-B21
• Product Type: Universal Media Bay Kit
• Location: Box 1
• Drive Support: 2 x 2.5-inch SFF or NVMe (with riser)
• Front Ports: 1 x DisplayPort 2 x USB
• Interfaces: SATA 6Gb/s SAS 12Gb/s PCIe
• Features: Supports NVM Express Optical drive option
• Compatible Servers: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 DL388 Gen10 and related SFF models
• Notes: For 8 SFF or 8+8 SFF chassis only

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the 826708-B21 when they need front DisplayPort USB access and dual SFF or NVMe drive capacity in DL380 Gen10 servers. It combines media connectivity and storage expansion in a single validated kit that standard cages lack. Genuine HPE compatibility and strong ROI through extended chassis utility make it a practical choice for virtualization hybrid cloud and operational upgrades without full server replacement.