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Green full-height PCIe plug-in card with nine internal SAS ports

HPE

HPE DL38XProduct 12Gb SAS Expander Card

SKU CH-2VYV-72S81 MPN DL38XProduct

Adds up to 28 internal drives to ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers through nine 12Gb/s SAS ports on a PCIe 3.0 x8 card

  • TypeSAS Controller Expander
  • ColorGreen
  • Supports up to 28 drives with compatible controller
  • 12Gb/s SAS speed for high-throughput internal storage
  • Nine internal SAS ports connect multiple drive bays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface for server integration
  • Full-height plug-in card fits ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers

HPE DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS Expander Card

This full-height plug-in card connects to a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot to provide internal storage expansion for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It enables support for up to 28 drives when paired with a compatible Smart Array or Smart HBA controller. The expander operates at 12Gb/s SAS across nine internal ports.

Suited for administrators expanding internal storage

This expander suits administrators who need to increase the number of SAS drives inside a compatible ProLiant chassis. It is not for environments that require external SAS connectivity because the card provides zero external ports. Buyers without a supported Smart Array or Smart HBA controller should look elsewhere since the expander depends on that link.

Deciding specification: nine internal 12Gb/s SAS

The card offers nine internal SAS ports running at 12Gb/s with no external connectors. This port count and speed determine how many drives you can attach and the maximum throughput per lane. Verify that your controller and backplane match this internal-only layout before purchase.

Highlights

  • Supports up to 28 drives with compatible controller
  • 12Gb/s SAS speed for high-throughput internal storage
  • Nine internal SAS ports connect multiple drive bays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface for server integration
  • Full-height plug-in card fits ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers

Specifications

BrandHPE
TypeSAS Controller Expander
ColorGreen

Questions about this item

How much heat does the DL38X 12Gb SAS Expander add when running 28 drives all day?

The card itself draws power only from the PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and has no active cooling, so its thermal contribution is minimal compared with the 28 drives it enables.

Which controller must already be installed for this expander to function?

A Gen9 or Gen10 supported Smart Array or Smart HBA controller is required; the expander connects to that controller through its nine internal 12Gb/s SAS ports.

Will this expander work with drives from an older Gen8 server?

The expander supports 12Gb/s SAS and Serial ATA/600 drives; any drive using those interfaces will operate at the link speed the drive itself supports.

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