HPE Universal SATA 6G AIC HHHL M.2 SSD Enablement Kit

Overview

The HPE 878783-B21 is an add-in card designed to enable the use of M.2 solid state drives in ProLiant servers by providing two SATA 6 Gb/s ports through a half-height, half-length PCIe form factor. This adapter allows you to add fast and reliable local storage or boot drives without sacrificing valuable drive bays, making it ideal for servers that require stable, sealed configurations such as data center nodes or edge appliances.

Its compact size and non hot-pluggable design make it well suited for environments where drives are not frequently swapped, while its compatibility with a wide range of ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers simplifies deployment and integration.

Key features

• Provides two SATA 6 Gb/s connections to support M.2 solid state drives, enabling faster storage options within existing server infrastructure
• Installs directly into a standard PCIe slot, eliminating the need for additional cables and simplifying setup
• Half-height, half-length form factor ensures compatibility with most rack, tower, and BladeSystem chassis without obstructing airflow or adjacent slots
• Non hot-pluggable design enhances system stability by preventing drive removal during operation, suitable for sealed server environments
• Qualified for a broad range of HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and BladeSystem servers, reducing compatibility concerns and speeding up deployment
• Lightweight and compact, making handling during installation or maintenance straightforward
• Backed by a three-year limited warranty from HPE, providing confidence in long-term reliability

Key specs

• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (two ports)
• Form factor: Half height, half length PCIe add-in card
• Dimensions: 19.05 cm (L) x 24.13 cm (W) x 5.71 cm (H)
• Weight: 0.26 kg
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and BladeSystem servers
• Warranty: Three-year limited warranty

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter integrates seamlessly into existing server setups by using a standard PCIe slot, which is common in most ProLiant servers. The two SATA 6 Gb/s ports support M.2 SSDs, allowing you to add high-speed storage without modifying the chassis or drive bays. Its qualification across multiple ProLiant generations ensures that IT teams can deploy it confidently across various server models without compatibility issues.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE 878783-B21 is particularly useful for IT professionals looking to optimize storage configurations in data centers, remote offices, or edge computing environments. It works well for installing hypervisors on M.2 drives to free up primary bays for larger data sets, adding a read-cache tier to improve virtual machine performance, or equipping compact servers with solid state storage without expanding chassis size. Its stable, non hot-pluggable design fits environments where drive changes are infrequent and system reliability is paramount.