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HPE P26429-B21 x4 Tri-mode 24G U.3 Backplane Kit
- HPE x4 Tri-mode 24G U.3 Backplane Kit.
- Supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drive types.
- Utilizes the U.3 form factor for drive bays.
- Operates at 24Gb/s SAS/SATA and 32Gb/s NVMe speeds.
- Designed for HPE ProLiant server platforms.
- Enables flexible and high-performance storage configurations.
- Provides connectivity for multiple drives.
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Product Overview
The HPE P26429-B21 is an x4 Tri-mode 24G U.3 Backplane Kit for HPE ProLiant servers. It supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, offering flexible storage connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tri-mode Backplane Kit |
| Interface | U.3 (SFF-8639) |
| Drive Support | SAS, SATA, NVMe |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 24Gb/s (SAS/SATA), 32Gb/s (NVMe) |
| Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Servers |
Product Description
The HPE P26429-B21 is a versatile x4 Tri-mode 24G U.3 Backplane Kit designed to provide advanced storage connectivity for HPE ProLiant server environments. This backplane supports a unified interface that allows for the connection of SAS (Serial Attached SCSI), SATA (Serial ATA), and NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) drives within the same physical bay, leveraging the U.3 specification. This tri-mode capability offers significant flexibility, enabling administrators to mix and match different drive types based on performance, capacity, and cost requirements without needing separate backplanes for each protocol. Operating at 24Gb/s for SAS and SATA drives, and up to 32Gb/s for NVMe SSDs, this backplane ensures high-speed data transfer essential for demanding enterprise workloads. The U.3 interface, an evolution of the U.2 standard, simplifies cabling and management while maximizing bandwidth. The 'x4' designation indicates that each drive connection utilizes four PCIe lanes for NVMe drives, providing the full performance potential of modern NVMe SSDs. This kit is crucial for building scalable and high-performance storage solutions within compatible HPE ProLiant servers. It facilitates the deployment of hybrid storage arrays, combining the cost-effectiveness of SATA, the reliability of SAS, and the extreme speed of NVMe. The P26429-B21 backplane is engineered for robust performance, reliability, and ease of integration into HPE's server ecosystem, making it ideal for data-intensive applications, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
