Description
Reliable Performance
The 696958-001 HP DL380P G8 25-bay drive cage with backplane and cable is a component used in HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 servers. This drive cage provides 25 bays for 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or SSD drives, and it is equipped with a backplane and cable for connecting the drives to the server’s storage controller.
The HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 servers are known for their reliable performance and the 696958-001 drive cage contributes to that reliability by providing a robust and flexible solution for adding storage capacity to the server. The backplane and cable ensure that the drives are connected securely and provide fast and reliable data transfer speeds, which is essential for applications that require fast access to data.
In addition, the 696958-001 drive cage is designed to meet HP’s high standards for quality and reliability. It is constructed with high-quality materials and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure that it will operate reliably in a variety of environments and conditions. This means that you can trust the 696958-001 drive cage to provide dependable performance for your storage needs.
Increased Energy Efficiency
The 696958-001 HP DL380P G8 25BAY Drive Cage W/Backplane and Cable is designed to increase the energy efficiency of the HP DL380P G8 server. This drive cage has a backplane and cable that enables efficient data transfer and communication between the server and the drives, reducing energy consumption and heat emission.
The backplane has 25 drive bays, each equipped with its own power and data connector, which eliminates the need for multiple data and power cables, reducing cable clutter and increasing air flow, improving cooling and reducing energy consumption. Additionally, the backplane is designed to support advanced power management features, such as SATA Link Power Management, that allow the drives to go into low power modes when they are not in use, reducing energy consumption even further.
The cable that comes with the drive cage is optimized for high-speed data transfer, reducing data transfer time and improving the overall performance of the server, while also reducing energy consumption. The cable is also designed to be flexible, allowing for easy installation and reducing the chances of cable damage, which could result in data loss or server downtime.
In conclusion, the 696958-001 HP DL380P G8 25BAY Drive Cage W/Backplane and Cable increases the energy efficiency of the HP DL380P G8 server by reducing cable clutter, improving cooling, and reducing energy consumption through advanced power management features and high-speed data transfer.
Advanced Monitoring and Management Tools
The HP DL380P G8 25BAY Drive Cage with Backplane and Cable (part number 696958-001) is a server component that supports the storage of up to 25 hard drives. To ensure that the drive cage operates optimally and any issues are quickly identified, it is equipped with advanced monitoring and management tools.
- HP Smart Array: This is a RAID controller that allows the drive cage to support multiple hard drives in a single unit. The controller provides advanced data protection and performance optimization features, and can be managed through the HP Array Configuration Utility.
- HP iLO (Integrated Lights-Out): This is a remote management tool that allows administrators to access and control the server from a remote location. This includes the ability to monitor the drive cage and its components, as well as perform diagnostics and firmware updates.
- HP Insight Management: This is a suite of management tools that allows administrators to monitor the server and its components in real-time, including the drive cage. This suite provides alerts and notifications for potential issues, and allows administrators to perform diagnostics and manage firmware updates from a central console.
- HP Active Health System: This is a diagnostic tool that provides real-time monitoring of the server and its components. This includes monitoring of the drive cage and its hard drives, and provides alerts and notifications for potential issues. The tool can also be used to perform diagnostics and resolve problems in real-time.
These advanced monitoring and management tools allow administrators to ensure that the drive cage operates optimally and any issues are quickly identified and resolved. This helps to minimize downtime and ensure that the server and its components are always running at peak performance.
