{"product_id":"hpe-proliant-dl360-gen11-8sff-u3-tri-mode-backplane-kit","title":"HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 8SFF x4 U.3 Tri-Mode Backplane Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 8SFF x4 U.3 Tri-Mode Backplane Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 8SFF x4 U.3 Tri-Mode Backplane Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (P48896-B21) is a specialized storage expansion option designed for HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 servers. This \u003cstrong\u003eU.3 Tri-Mode backplane\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers unified storage connectivity by supporting NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives through a single interface, making it ideal for enterprises requiring flexible storage configurations across mixed-workload environments. Perfect for data centers needing to optimize internal storage capacity and performance without hardware redesigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 small form factor (SFF) drive bay support with x4 U.3 connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-Mode backplane enables NVMe, SAS, and SATA drive compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle unified interface reduces cabling complexity and improves reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 platform integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports mixed-workload storage configurations for enterprise flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable drive support for minimal downtime maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for high-performance storage expansion in dense server environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP48896-B21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Backplane Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Small Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.3 Tri-Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Drive Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe, SAS, SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex4 U.3 per drive bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 servers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swap Capable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a U.3 Tri-Mode backplane and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.3 Tri-Mode backplane is a unified storage interface that supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives simultaneously. This flexibility allows organizations to mix different drive types based on performance and cost requirements, optimizing storage investments for specific workloads without requiring separate backplane hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this backplane kit compatible with other HPE ProLiant servers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is specifically designed for HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 servers with 8 small form factor drive bays. Compatibility with other models should be verified with HPE documentation or your systems integrator before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace my existing backplane with this U.3 Tri-Mode kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 8SFF x4 U.3 Tri-Mode Backplane Kit is designed as an option kit to upgrade or replace existing backplane configurations on compatible DL360 Gen11 systems, enabling support for newer storage technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat storage performance benefits does this backplane provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe x4 U.3 interface delivers high-speed connectivity for NVMe drives, supporting modern performance requirements while maintaining backward compatibility with SAS and SATA drives for cost-effective capacity expansion in mixed-workload environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41727116476491,"sku":"P48896-B21","price":1137.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-proliant-dl360-gen11-8sff-u3-tri-mode-backplane-kit","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}