HPE P48811-B21 – DL380 Gen11 2SFF U.3 Drive Cage Kit

HPE P48811-B21 – DL380 Gen11 2SFF U.3 Drive Cage Kit

Overview

The HPE P48811-B21 is a 2SFF U.3 HDD stacking drive cage kit designed for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server platforms. It enables additional internal storage expansion by supporting two 2.5-inch small form factor drives within compatible server configurations.

It is intended for enterprise environments requiring flexible storage scaling for virtualization, database, and application workloads. The cage supports U.3 drive deployments and integrates into supported DL380 Gen11 storage architectures.

The unit is installed as an internal stacking drive cage and is designed for front or rear mounting depending on server configuration. It supports high-density storage expansion without requiring external storage hardware.

It is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers where modular storage expansion and optimized rack space utilization are required within HPE ProLiant infrastructures.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 servers for internal storage expansion in virtualization clusters, database systems, and enterprise application environments. Common in data centers requiring additional 2.5-inch U.3 storage capacity within rack-mounted server infrastructures.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server platforms supporting U.3 storage configurations. Integrates with enterprise HPE storage ecosystems requiring scalable internal drive expansion and high-density rack server deployments.