HDD Cage HPE 670943-001

The HPE 670943-001 HDD Cage is a replacement drive bay assembly designed for Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis used in selected HPE ProLiant servers. It fits into the drive carrier area to accommodate additional 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs for systems such as the DL380p/385p Gen8, enabling expanded internal storage capacity without major chassis modifications. The component is built to align with server mounting points and drive connectors to provide stable mechanical support and correct drive positioning.

Advantages

This HDD cage provides a straightforward way to increase the number of installed drives while maintaining proper airflow and mechanical alignment inside the server chassis. Its construction is intended for server-grade durability and repeatable installation, simplifying drive swaps and upgrades. The part supports standard 2.5-inch drive footprints, enabling use with a range of SATA or SAS drives and SSDs compatible with the server backplane.

Suitable for

• Upgrading storage capacity in DL380p/385p Gen8 servers
• Replacing damaged or missing drive bay assemblies in SFF server chassis
• Installing additional 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs to increase RAID array capacity
• Server maintenance tasks requiring a correct drive mounting solution

Key specifications

• Form factor compatibility: Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bay for 2.5-inch drives
• Server compatibility: fits specified ProLiant DL380p/385p Gen8 SFF chassis drive area
• Material: metal mounting frame designed for rack server environments
• Mounting: aligns with standard server chassis mounting points and drive backplane connectors
• Supported drive types: 2.5-inch HDD and SSD (SATA/SAS depend on server backplane)

How to use

Power down the server and follow ESD precautions before attempting installation. Remove the server access panel and locate the SFF drive bay area in the front chassis. Unscrew or release any retaining clips for the existing drive cage, remove the old assembly if present, and position the HPE 670943-001 HDD cage into the chassis so that mounting holes and drive backplane connectors align. Secure the cage with the appropriate screws or retention mechanism, then install the 2.5-inch drives into the cage according to the server vendor's drive installation procedure. Refit the access panel and power on the system to verify drive detection in the BIOS/RAID controller utilities.

Usage recommendations

Use compatible 2.5-inch drives recommended for the server model and ensure firmware and RAID controller settings are configured after installation. Follow the server manufacturer's maintenance manual for torque values, ESD procedures, and hot-swap guidance where applicable to maintain system reliability.