HPE 8-SFF SAS Backplane, 12Gb/s – 878543-001
The HPE 8-SFF SAS Backplane 12Gb/s (Part No: 878543-001) is a high-performance storage interface board designed for enterprise HPE ProLiant rack servers, particularly systems such as the DL380 Gen10 and DL385 Gen10. This backplane supports up to 8 Small Form Factor (2.5-inch) SAS hard drives or SSDs, enabling reliable high-speed connectivity between storage drives and the server RAID controller.
Engineered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the backplane supports 12Gb/s SAS interface speed, providing fast data transfer and efficient storage management for enterprise workloads. It is commonly installed inside the server drive cage, acting as the central connection point for storage devices and the system controller.
This component is widely used in data center servers, virtualization infrastructure, cloud platforms, and high-performance storage environments where reliable and scalable server storage architecture is required.
SPECIFICATION
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | HPE 8-SFF SAS Backplane |
| Part Number | 878543-001 |
| Compatible Servers | HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 / DL385 Gen10 |
| Drive Bays | 8 × 2.5-inch SFF |
| Drive Interface | SAS |
| Data Transfer Speed | Up to 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Component Type | Hard Drive Backplane Board |
| Installation | Internal server drive cage |
| Application | Enterprise server storage connectivity |
HPE 878543-001 8-SFF SAS Backplane Description
The HPE 878543-001 8-SFF SAS Backplane acts as the central communication interface between the server’s storage drives and its RAID controller. Installed inside the drive cage of compatible ProLiant servers, the backplane enables connection and management of up to eight 2.5-inch SAS drives.
With support for 12Gb/s SAS technology, the backplane allows faster data transfer compared with older SAS or SATA interfaces. SAS technology provides high reliability and performance for enterprise storage systems, making it ideal for applications requiring consistent throughput and low latency.
The backplane also ensures proper power distribution to each drive and supports enterprise RAID storage configurations, helping organizations deploy scalable and reliable server storage solutions.
Because of its enterprise-grade design, the 878543-001 backplane is frequently used in data centers, cloud computing environments, virtualization clusters, and enterprise database systems where storage performance and reliability are critical.
KEY FEATURES
Supports 8 × 2.5-inch SFF SAS drives
High-speed 12Gb/s SAS storage interface
Designed for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 / DL385 Gen10 servers
Provides stable data and power connectivity for drives
Compatible with HPE Smart Array RAID controllers
Enterprise-grade reliability for data center environments
Enables scalable server storage configurations
WHERE IT CAN BE USED
Enterprise Data Centers
Virtualization Infrastructure
Cloud Computing Platforms
High-Performance Database Servers
Enterprise Storage Systems
Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
Mission-Critical IT Environments
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