HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U 8SFF x1 Tri-Mode U.3 Drive Cage Kit (P48813-B21)

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Rack 2U Compact Design High Density Storage Drive is a rack-mounted server appliance engineered for environments that require high-density 2.5" storage in a 2U chassis. With a compact footprint of 286 mm width, 394 mm depth, and 172 mm height, this unit is built to fit standard racks while delivering scalable storage capacity and consistent performance for mixed workloads. The design supports dense drive configurations and is intended for integration into enterprise and data center infrastructures where space efficiency and predictable thermal and mechanical characteristics are important.

Advantages

This 2U form factor combines a small rack depth and reduced frontal width with support for 2.5" drives, enabling higher drive counts in limited rack space. The compact dimensions make it suitable for shallow or space-constrained racks while maintaining serviceability and airflow designed for enterprise deployments. The product offers consistent mechanical compatibility with standard rack mounting and a layout that simplifies installation and cabling in multi-server environments.

Suitable for

• High-density storage arrays in enterprise server rooms
• Virtualization hosts with multiple 2.5" drives
• Database and analytics nodes requiring compact rack footprint
• Edge data center or colocation racks with limited depth

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U rack-mount chassis
• Supported drive type: 2.5-inch storage drives
• Chassis dimensions: 286 mm (width) × 394 mm (depth) × 172 mm (height)
• High-density drive support suitable for multi-drive configurations
• Designed for standard 19-inch rack compatibility

How to use

Install the unit into a standard rack using appropriate mounting rails or brackets, ensuring the chassis is secured at both front and rear mounting points as required by your rack hardware. Populate the drive bays with compatible 2.5" storage drives following vendor guidelines for drive type and placement. Connect power and network interfaces according to your data center topology and configure storage controllers and firmware settings through the server management interface provided by the enterprise platform. Observe manufacturer instructions for cooling orientation and airflow to maintain reliable operation.

Recommendations

Place this compact 2U chassis in racks with adequate front-to-back airflow and allow space for cable management at the rear. Use enterprise-grade 2.5" drives that match the intended workload (e.g., SAS for high I/O, SATA or NVMe where supported) and keep firmware up to date. For high-availability deployments, combine the unit with redundant power and appropriate monitoring to ensure continuous operation.