SC storage only
Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10
804338-B21
16 internal lanes · 4 GB cache
Modular · SAS/SATA on this platform
Configurator 3.0 · OEM dependency engine
CPU → memory → storage → GPU → cooling → network → power, linked live.
The planner now links chassis topology, processor power class, DIMM population, drive media, RAID/HBA path, boot device, GPU slots, cooling mode, OCP/PCIe networking, ambient target and PSU headroom. Rules are sourced from current Dell manuals, HPE QuickSpecs, Lenovo Press guides and Supermicro product documentation.
2U enterprise rack server32 DIMM max2 CPU max
1. Platform, chassis & CPU
Intel Xeon Scalable / Xeon Max. Planning TDP: 250W each.
2. Memory population
Installed memory1,024 GB
DDR5 RDIMM only.
3. Storage, RAID & boot
Chassis limit: 8 positions · SAS / SATA / NVMe
4. GPU & cooling
GPU TDP planning: none. Exact OEM GPU PN / riser matrix wins over generic limits.
5. Networking / OCP / AIOM
Networking is handled by the advanced PN/BOM workbench for this legacy profile.
6. Power & environment
976Wrough load
1400Waggregate PSU
25°Ctarget ambient
Live dependency stack / derived BOM notes
Storage topology: Dell PERC / supported hardware RAID
Advanced workbench
PN / BOM / cross-brand engineering workspace
Use this second layer for part-number lookup, network planning, alternative parts and quote preparation after the linked OEM-rule configurator has established the platform dependencies.
Server & network configurators
Build your configuration.
Choose your server, select components and prepare a configuration list. Our team will confirm compatibility, availability and pricing.
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Configuration overview
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Processors
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Server memory
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SSD & hard drives
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Power supplies
For upgrades, include all processors and memory that will remain installed, as well as the new parts. Quantities here describe the planned system, not only the items being purchased.
HPE PROLIANT DL380 GEN10
Build the right storage configuration
Installation check requiredStart with the chassis part number. Smart Carrier and Basic Carrier options use different controllers, backplanes and cables—even when drive capacities are identical.
Select chassis
Chassis carrier
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Selected drives
0 TB
Raw capacity · before RAID
01 / Identify the server
Chassis PN — read the server label
Intended main front bays
Installation
Drive allocation
All retained hardware included
Use embedded SATA / AHCI
Any NVMe drives installed
Operating system
Selecting a chassis identifies the existing server; it does not automatically add a new chassis to your purchase list. Include a chassis below only if you need to order one. Changing the chassis retains your parts list so incompatible items can be identified.
Main front bays
Select a front drive layout.
Logical bay overview, not a physical installation drawing. An 8SFF chassis starts with Box 3; field expansion uses Box 2 before Box 1. Rear and additional 2SFF cages are not counted here.
02 / Choose the controller
These are HPE option PNs. A Gen10 Plus controller name alone does not establish server compatibility.
SC storage only
Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10
804331-B21
8 internal lanes · 2 GB cache
Modular · SAS/SATA on this platform
SC storage only
Smart Array E208i-a SR Gen10
804326-B21
8 internal lanes · No cache
Modular · SAS/SATA on this platform
SC storage only
Smart Array P408i-p SR Gen10
830824-B21
8 internal lanes · 2 GB cache
PCIe · SAS/SATA on this platform
SC storage only
Smart Array E208i-p SR Gen10
804394-B21
8 internal lanes · No cache
PCIe · SAS/SATA on this platform
BC chassis only
MR416i-p Gen10 Plus
P06367-B21
16 internal lanes · 4 GB cache
PCIe · SAS/SATA on this platform
BC chassis only
MR416i-a Gen10 Plus
P26279-B21
16 internal lanes · 4 GB cache
Modular · SAS/SATA on this platform
BC chassis only
MR216i-p Gen10 Plus
P26324-B21
16 internal lanes · No cache
PCIe · SAS/SATA on this platform
BC chassis only
MR216i-a Gen10 Plus
P26325-B21
16 internal lanes · No cache
Modular · SAS/SATA on this platform
03 / Select HPE drives
Check SFF/LFF size and controller support before adding drives. Retail and manufacturer-branded parts are not substituted.
BC · SFF · HDD
2.4 TB
HPE P28352-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
BC · SFF · HDD
1.8 TB
HPE P53562-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
BC · SFF · HDD
1.2 TB
HPE P28586-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
BC · SFF · HDD
600 GB
HPE P53560-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 15,000 rpm
BC · SFF · SSD
3.84 TB
HPE P40508-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s
Read intensive / Value SAS
BC · SFF · SSD
1.92 TB
HPE P40507-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s
Read intensive / Value SAS
SC · SFF · HDD
2.4 TB
HPE 881457-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
SC · SFF · HDD
1.8 TB
HPE 872481-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
SC · SFF · HDD
1.2 TB
HPE 872479-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
SC · SFF · HDD
600 GB
HPE 872477-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 10,000 rpm
SC · LFF · HDD
16 TB
HPE P23863-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 7,200 rpm
SC · LFF · HDD
12 TB
HPE 881779-B21
SAS 12 Gb/s · 7,200 rpm
SC · LFF · HDD
16 TB
HPE P23857-B21
SATA 6 Gb/s · 7,200 rpm
SC · LFF · HDD
12 TB
HPE 881785-B21
SATA 6 Gb/s · 7,200 rpm
04 / Complete the installation
Include existing kits as well as new ones. Cable quantities need confirmation against the complete backplane layout.
8SFF Box 1/2 cage and backplane
826691-B21 · SC
Adds eight SAS/SATA SFF bays per kit. For the 8SFF chassis; populate Box 2 before Box 1 in field upgrades.
8SFF SAS/SATA BC Box 1/2 backplane
P57774-B21 · BC
BC Model-X chassis only; requires a tri-mode controller and P55467-B21 cable kit. Two expansion cages require high-performance fans.
2SFF SAS/SATA BC front/rear backplane
P57773-B21 · BC
BC Model-X chassis only; requires a tri-mode controller and P55469-B21 cable kit. Confirm front/rear position and clearance.
DL38x Gen10 2SFF BC SAS/SATA riser kit
P57772-B21 · BC
BC chassis and MegaRAID controller only. Confirm rear position, cable selection and occupied PCIe slots.
8SFF SAS/SATA tri-mode cable kit
P55467-B21 · BC
For 8SFF BC Model-X and BC BTO configurations; confirm routing and cable quantity.
2SFF SAS/SATA tri-mode cable kit
P55469-B21 · BC
For 8SFF BC Model-X configurations; confirm cage position and cable quantity.
2SFF rear tri-mode cable kit
P55471-B21 · BC
For 8SFF BC Model-X configurations; confirm rear cage and cable routing.
DL380 SFF Smart Array SAS cable kit
786092-B21 · SC
Confirm the exact controller, backplane and cable routing; not a universal SAS cable.
DL380 Gen10 Mini SAS 3POS cable kit
826709-B21
Required for more than eight SATA devices on the embedded AHCI controller, which supports at most twelve SATA devices.
96W Smart Storage battery, 145mm cable
P01366-B21
Backup-power option for performance Smart Array controllers. Confirm retained battery condition and connections.
Smart Storage hybrid capacitor, 145mm cable
P02377-B21
Alternative backup-power option for performance Smart Array controllers; confirm complete installation.
DL38X Gen10 high-performance fan kit
867810-B21
One kit contains six fans, replacing the standard set. Required for fully populated front boxes and NVMe; already standard on 12LFF and 24SFF CTO chassis.
DL38X Gen10 12Gb SAS expander with cables
870549-B21 · SC
For 24SFF field expansion; confirm controller lanes, riser space and cable routing.
Configuration checks
Please confirm: Confirm the chassis PN before selecting Smart Carrier or Basic Carrier storage.
Please confirm: Include all retained controllers, drives, backplanes and installation kits.
Please confirm: Confirm whether any drives use the embedded SATA controller.
Please confirm: Confirm whether this is a factory configuration or a field upgrade.
Please confirm: Confirm whether any NVMe drives will be installed.
Please confirm: Choose the intended front drive layout.
Please confirm: Front, rear and mid-tray drive allocation must be confirmed. Only the selected main front bays are counted here.
Please confirm: Final quotation must confirm the complete server, cable routing, controller fanout, RAID layout, firmware, cooling and equipment condition.
For DL380 Gen10 only, not DL380 Gen10 Plus or Gen11. Include retained components as well as new parts.
Storage selection does not replace a complete server installation check. CPU, memory, power, RAID layout, cables and firmware need final confirmation.
Legacy platform: availability and equipment condition are confirmed with each quotation.
Product category
1 parts · contact us to confirm availability
HPE / SSD & hard drives / option PN
P53562-B21
HPE 1.8TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF BC 3-year Warranty 512e Multi Vendor HDD
Capacity: 1800 GBDrive carrier: BCSpindle speed: 10000 rpmProduct type: drivesDrive type: HDD
Compatibility & installation
- HPE BC carrier option. Confirm the exact chassis, controller, firmware and drive interface; manufacturer-branded drives are separate products.
- Confirm availability, condition and installation requirements with your quotation.
Configuration planning
Build the full picture of your installation.
Use the selectors above to prepare your list. Include existing parts and installation constraints so missing accessories and incompatible combinations can be discussed before ordering.
Choose the exact platform
Select the full server or network model. Closely named models and chassis variants may have different slots, power and accessory requirements.
Select parts and requirements
Add component quantities and complete the available installation fields. For networks, include link speeds, optics and software requirements.
Review and share the list
Address flagged conflicts, keep any open questions and prepare the configuration text. Share the draft with your sales contact for a complete offer.
Server planning
Plan beyond CPU, memory and capacity.
- Memory population
- Account for the number of installed processors, DIMM generation, capacity, ranks and the model-specific slot arrangement.
- Storage installation
- Identify the drive interface and physical format, backplane, controller, carriers and cables. Include boot storage as a separate requirement.
- Power & thermal requirements
- Confirm AC or DC input, available voltage, PSU selection, fans, heatsinks and inlet conditions. Complete-system power capacity still needs review.
- Expansion & mechanical parts
- Account for risers, adapter positions, rails and other accessories. A part-number match does not confirm that a slot remains available.
Network planning
Connect the hardware and software requirements.
Ports & topology
Define the role of each switch and the links between devices. Keep management, stacking and data links separate in the requirement.
Choose a network modelOptics & cabling
Specify link speed, distance, fiber or copper media, connector and any breakout requirement. Confirm the exact module and software support.
Explore connectivityLicenses & support
Check feature entitlement, purchase unit, term and target model. A support contract is not a substitute for a required software license.
Plan a networkConfiguration questions
Know what the list does—and what needs confirmation.
Does a list without conflicts certify the whole system?
No. Checks cover the listed options and entered requirements. The complete system, firmware, power budget, software and installation still need confirmation.
Should I include parts already installed?
Yes. Include retained components when planning the final system so population, power, slot and accessory requirements are considered.
What if my exact platform is not selectable?
Use the catalog or parts finder and prepare the equipment list for review. Do not choose a similar model as a substitute for an exact compatibility check.
Has my request been sent when I save it?
No. The current form keeps a draft on your device. Share the prepared list with your sales contact using the contact details provided.
Discuss your requirements
Ready to review the complete configuration?
Keep the selected list and open questions together. Confirm supply, installation requirements and commercial terms with our team.
