HPE DL38X Gen10 4LFF Midplane Hot Plug HDD Storage Upgrade Kit

• DL380 Gen10 8LFF storage expansion
• DL380 Gen10 12LFF storage expansion
• Four-drive LFF hot-swap deployment
• SAS storage infrastructure upgrades
• SATA storage infrastructure upgrades
• Enterprise server storage modernization
• Data center capacity expansion
• Gen10 server lifecycle extension
• Hot-swap drive replacement planning

• Supports four LFF hot-swap drives
• Midplane storage configuration
• SAS and SATA HDD support
• Compatible with 8 LFF configurations
• Compatible with 12 LFF configurations
• Supports hot-swap drive operation
• Includes low-profile heatsink
• Designed for DL38X Gen10 platforms
• Supports targeted storage expansion
• Useful for enterprise storage infrastructure
• Suitable for server lifecycle upgrades
• Requires High Performance Fans 867810-B21
• Supports only single-wide cards in the mid-tray configuration
• Thermal compatibility depends on processor and inlet ambient conditions
• Useful for replacement and procurement planning 

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: 826686-B21
• Product Family: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
• Product Type: 4LFF Midplane SAS/SATA HDD Kit
• Drive Form Factor: Large Form Factor LFF
• Drive Configuration: 4 LFF
• Drive Interface: SAS/SATA
• Drive Capability: Hot Swap
• Installation Position: Midplane
• Supported Chassis Configuration: 8 LFF and 12 LFF
• Heatsink: Low Profile
• Card Support: Single Wide up to 8.5-inch with connections or less
• Required Fan Kit: High Performance Fans 867810-B21
• Compatible Platform: HPE DL38X Gen10
• Thermal Requirement: Processor and system inlet ambient temperature dependent
• Storage Application: Internal Server Storage 

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose 826686-B21 when a compatible DL38X Gen10 server needs additional LFF hot-swap storage without changing the complete server platform. Its four-drive midplane design, support for both 8LFF and 12LFF configurations, and SAS/SATA compatibility make it a focused option for enterprise storage expansion. For procurement teams, it can support capacity upgrades, replacement planning and Gen10 lifecycle extension, provided the required High Performance Fan kit and processor thermal compatibility are confirmed before deployment.