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HP 826708-B21 DL38X Gen10 Universal Media Bay

Universal media bay for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, adding flexible optical and storage drive options.

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Overview

Enhance Your Server Capabilities with Flexible Media Options

Introducing the HP DL38X Gen10 Universal Media Bay. Expand your server's functionality with this media bay, designed for seamless integration and versatile media support, ensuring your system is equipped for diverse data management needs.

  • Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen 10 Server.

Key Features

Compatibility

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen 10 Server

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Purpose-built for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 ensuring seamless mechanical and electrical fit
  • Adds flexible media options to servers that otherwise lack an optical or secondary drive bay
  • Straightforward installation into the existing chassis without permanent modifications
  • Genuine HPE part backed by HPE's server component warranty and support

👎 Cons

  • Compatibility is limited exclusively to DL38X Gen10 servers, offering no cross-generation use
  • No drives are included, requiring additional purchases to make the bay functional
  • Limited product documentation makes it difficult to confirm every supported drive type before purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

It is designed for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 and DL388 Gen10 server models.
The universal media bay supports optical drives and additional storage drives, allowing you to expand your server's media capabilities based on your deployment needs.
No, the bay is designed for tool-less installation into the compatible DL38X Gen10 server chassis, following HPE's standard bay insertion process.
No, the 826708-B21 is the bay enclosure only. Optical drives or additional storage drives must be purchased separately.