HPE DL5x0 Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card Kit with Cables

• Expand internal storage in compatible DL5x0 Gen10 servers
• Increase SAS and SATA drive connectivity for enterprise workloads
• Support high-capacity storage configurations
• Expand storage for virtualization environments
• Support database and business application infrastructure
• Increase capacity for backup and archival workloads
• Upgrade existing Gen10 server storage infrastructure
• Replace a compatible SAS expander card
• Support multi-drive enterprise storage deployments
• Extend the storage capability of existing Gen10 servers

• 12Gb/s SAS interface for enterprise storage expansion
• Supports 6Gb/s SATA storage connectivity
• Supports up to 28 internal drives in supported configurations
• Uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface
• Provides 28 physical links across 9 x4 internal ports
• Includes required cables for supported configurations
• Supports compatible Smart Array controllers and Smart HBAs
• Supports SAS and SATA drive technologies
• Designed for compatible HPE DL5x0 Gen10 platforms
• Full-height card design for supported server configurations
• Provides two x4 Mini-SAS controller attachment ports
• Provides seven x4 Mini-SAS drive-backplane ports
• Supports scalable internal storage expansion
• Helps increase drive connectivity within supported systems
• Provides a targeted storage upgrade option for Gen10 infrastructure

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: 873444-B21
• Product Type: SAS Expander Card Kit
• Product Family: HPE DL5x0 Gen10
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• SATA Support: 6Gb/s SATA
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Physical Links: 28
• Internal Ports: 9 x4
• Controller Ports: 2 x4 Mini-SAS
• Drive Backplane Ports: 7 x4 Mini-SAS
• Maximum Internal Drives: Up to 28, dependent on server configuration
• Supported Controller: Gen10 or Gen9 supported Smart Array Controller or Smart HBA
• Card Form Factor: Full Height
• Kit Contents: HPE 12G SAS Expander Card and required cables for specified server
• Compatibility: HPE DL5x0 Gen10
• Drive Technology: SAS and SATA 

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• HPE 873444-B21 is a practical choice for compatible DL5x0 Gen10 deployments requiring greater internal SAS/SATA drive connectivity. Its 12Gb SAS interface, PCIe 3.0 x8 host link, support for up to 28 internal drives, and included cables make it a focused storage expansion and lifecycle-upgrade option.