HPE 826690-B21 Premium 8x SFF Hard Disk Drive Bay Kit Drive Enclosure
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About this product
The HPE 826690-B21 Premium 8x SFF Hard Disk Drive Bay Kit is a black drive enclosure designed for 2.5-inch drives, supporting 8 small form factor drives. It offers versatile interface compatibility, including SAS, SATA I, SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, and PCIe, and notably supports NVM Express (NVMe). This robust enclosure measures 11.5 inches in height, 6.5 inches in length, and 15 inches in width, suitable for expanding storage in server environments.
Our take
For those serious about storage expansion and performance, the HPE 826690-B21 drive bay kit is a compelling solution. The ability to house 8x 2.5-inch drives is excellent for high-density setups, and the wide array of interface support, including SAS, SATA, and even PCIe with NVMe, makes it highly versatile for various drive types. This enclosure is clearly built for enterprise-grade applications where speed and scalability are key. The physical dimensions are substantial, so plan your rack space accordingly. It's a premium product designed for demanding use cases.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Supports 8x 2.5-inch drives
- Wide interface compatibility (SAS, SATA, PCIe)
- Features NVM Express support
- Black, premium design
Cons
- Large physical footprint
- Drives sold separately
Specifications
- Model Hewlett-Packard 826690-B21
- UPC 725184031878
- Country of Origin United States
- Brand HP
- Type Drive Enclosure
- Item Height 11.5in.
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- Color
- Black
- Compatible Drive Size
- 2.5 in Drive
- MPN
- 826690-B21
- Features
- Supports NVM Express
- Item Length
- 6.5in.
- Item Width
- 15in.
- Interface
- SAS, SATA I, SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe
