HPE P70438-B21 | ProLiant DL345 Gen11 24EDSFF x4 Box 2-3 Tri-Mode Drive Cage Kit

Q: Which server is the P70438-B21 drive cage kit compatible with?
A: The P70438-B21 is designed exclusively for the HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 EDSFF CTO Server (P54207-B21). It is not compatible with other HPE ProLiant models or non-EDSFF configurations of the DL345 Gen11.

Q: How many drives does this cage kit support and where are they installed?
A: This kit supports 24 EDSFF NVMe drives installed across Box 2 and Box 3 positions within the HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 chassis, enabling high-density all-flash storage within a 2U form factor.

Q: What PCIe controllers are required for the full 24-drive x4 configuration?
A: Three 32-lane PCIe controllers are required to support all 24 EDSFF drives at x4 PCIe bandwidth each. Without the correct controllers, the full drive population and x4 bandwidth capability cannot be achieved.

Q: What storage protocols does the Tri-Mode backplane support?
A: The Tri-Mode backplane supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe (U.3) protocols, offering flexibility in drive selection and storage architecture for different enterprise workload requirements.

Q: Can I purchase the P70438-B21 in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller stocking HPE ProLiant server accessories and kits including the P70438-B21. Contact the team for availability, pricing, and expert pre-sales support.

Q: What is the benefit of EDSFF drives over standard 2.5-inch SSD form factors?
A: EDSFF (Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor) drives offer higher density, improved thermal management, and reduced cabling complexity compared to traditional 2.5-inch SSDs, making them ideal for high-density NVMe storage deployments in modern 2U servers like the HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11.