HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus 2SFF x4 NVMe 16G U.2 BC Drive Cage Kit

Overview

The HPE P26439-B21 is a drive cage kit designed to expand the storage capabilities of the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus server by adding support for up to four NVMe U.2 solid state drives. This 1U solution enhances storage performance with very high throughput and low latency, all while fitting neatly within the existing server chassis to maintain optimal airflow and serviceability. Its compact size and lightweight design make installation straightforward and manageable even in tight rack environments.

This kit is particularly useful for data center environments where workloads demand faster storage access than traditional SATA or SAS drives can provide. Whether accelerating virtualization boot volumes, speeding up database queries, or supporting analytics workloads with rapid scratch space, the NVMe drive cage offers a practical upgrade path without requiring a full server replacement.

Key features

• Enables installation of four NVMe U.2 drives to significantly boost storage speed and responsiveness
• Fits entirely within the existing 1U chassis, preserving rack space and maintaining efficient airflow for cooling
• Tool-less installation process allows quick and easy setup without specialized tools or downtime
• Automatically recognized by the server firmware, eliminating the need for additional licenses or complex configuration
• Supports building mirrored or striped drive arrays to balance performance and redundancy according to workload needs
• Compact and lightweight design simplifies handling and installation in dense data center racks
• Provides a cost-effective way to enhance storage performance and capacity without replacing the server hardware

Key specs

• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus server
• Drive support: Up to four NVMe U.2 solid state drives
• Dimensions: 20.7 cm (W) x 27.99 cm (D) x 10.21 cm (H)
• Weight: Approximately 0.79 kg
• Installation: Tool-less, slide-in cage with backplane cable connection
• Firmware: Recognized automatically by server ROM, no additional license required

Installation and setup

Installing the drive cage kit is a straightforward process that follows the familiar tool-less design common to HPE ProLiant accessories. Simply slide the cage into the designated bay within the DL360 Gen10 Plus chassis, connect the backplane cable, and secure the latch. The server’s firmware immediately detects the new hardware, allowing you to begin provisioning NVMe drives through HPE iLO or your preferred management software without delay. This ease of installation minimizes downtime and simplifies upgrades in busy data center environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This NVMe drive cage kit is well suited for IT teams managing virtualization hosts that require faster boot and swap volumes, database servers aiming to reduce query latency, and analytics platforms that depend on rapid scratch storage. It fits naturally into dense rack setups where space and airflow are critical, making it a strong choice for enterprise data centers looking to boost storage performance without expanding their physical footprint. The ability to configure drive arrays also makes it adaptable to a range of performance and redundancy needs.