Flexible Drive Support: SAS, SATA, and NVMe U.2

A standout feature of this cage kit is its support for multiple drive types:

• SAS drives for reliable, enterprise-grade storage

• SATA drives for cost-effective capacity expansion

• NVMe U.2 drives for ultra-fast, low-latency performance

This flexibility allows administrators to tailor storage solutions to specific workloads, ensuring that every drive added contributes to overall business efficiency.

Enhanced Performance for Data-Intensive Workloads

With support for NVMe U.2 drives, the rear cage kit empowers enterprises to handle latency-sensitive and high-throughput applications. These include:

• Virtualization platforms that require fast storage response

• Real-time analytics demanding rapid data processing

• High-performance computing (HPC) environments

• Transaction-heavy databases where speed and uptime are critical

By combining traditional SAS/SATA drives with modern NVMe storage, businesses can strike the right balance between capacity, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Build Quality

HPE designed this rear cage kit to withstand the demands of modern data center environments. Its durable build ensures that even under continuous heavy workloads, the cage provides long-lasting stability and performance.

Additionally, the tool-less installation design allows IT teams to deploy or replace components quickly, minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance complexity.

Installation and Best Practices

Installing the HPE 2x SFF 2.5 Rear Cage Kit is straightforward, but following best practices ensures optimal performance:

1. Plan your drive mix – Decide whether you need SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives based on workload requirements.

2. Check firmware compatibility – Ensure your HPE ProLiant server firmware supports the chosen drive types.

3. Distribute workloads – Use NVMe for latency-sensitive apps and SAS/SATA for capacity-focused tasks.

4. Leverage RAID configurations – Optimize performance and redundancy by configuring RAID through HPE Smart Array controllers.

5. Regularly monitor drive health – Use HPE tools like iLO and Smart Storage Administrator for proactive management.

By applying these practices, organizations can fully benefit from the kit’s flexibility and enterprise-grade design.

Why Choose the HPE 2x SFF Rear Cage Kit?

• Expands server storage with two additional 2.5-inch rear bays

• Supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe U.2 drives for maximum flexibility

• Designed for DL380/DL385 Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers

• Ensures enterprise-grade durability and reliability

• Enables faster deployments with a tool-less installation process

• Optimized for mission-critical applications and future scalability