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HPE DL380 Gen9 3LFF Rear SAS/SATA Kit
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768856-B21
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- HPE DL380 Gen9 3LFF Rear SAS/SATA Kit
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768856-B21 Overview
768856-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and delivers a robust 4 TB capacity with a 256 MB cache, making it well suited for environments requiring sustained performance and reliability. The drive meets rigorous standards with an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and incorporates a proven MTBF designed to support demanding operations.
Designed for a variety of applications, 768856-B21 features advanced engineering such as a helium-sealed design and built-in vibration protection paired with dual actuator technology. Its optimized power consumption and reliability make it ideal for use in data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance networks where continuous operation and data integrity are paramount.
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768856-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Encryption Support
- No
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- 768856-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
768856-B21 Use Case
Virtualization Infrastructure Scaling with HPE DL380 Gen9 Rear SAS/SATA Kit
IT teams deploying VMware or Hyper-V clusters integrate the 768856-B21 rear SAS/SATA kit on HPE DL380 Gen9 servers to add three 3.5
High-Performance Analytics Data Warehouse on HPE DL380 Gen9
Data engineering teams use the 768856-B21 rear SAS/SATA kit to equip HPE DL380 Gen9 servers with up to three 12Gbps SAS SSDs for real-time analytics workloads. The added high-speed drives deliver sequential read speeds above 2 GB/s for large-scale query operations. Benefit: accelerated data processing with low-latency access and simplified capacity scaling.
Scalable IP Video Surveillance Archival Storage
Security integrators deploy the 768856-B21 rear SAS/SATA kit in HPE DL380 Gen9 servers to host nearline SATA drives, supporting up to 48 TB of raw storage per server for 100+ IP cameras. This setup ensures 30-day retention of high-definition footage with sustained write performance. Benefit: reliable, high-capacity archival storage with predictable performance and lower per-GB cost.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 768856-B21 |  J9V68A |  G0M43A |  M0S90A |  724864-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Encryption Support | No | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 768856-B21 | J9V68A High-Performance Helium-Sealed HDD | G0M43A | M0S90A 8TB Enterprise HDD | 724864-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed 4TB HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 inch | 1.03 inches | 1.04 inches | 1 inch |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 4.12 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inch |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.78 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inch |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 4.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
C
Connor Blake
Reviewed on the 4 May 2026
4
Rear SAS kit enabled additional storage expansion easily.
J
Jeroen Visser
Reviewed on the 31 March 2018
5
OEM kit fit perfectly in DL380 Gen9.
N
Naveed Akhtar
Reviewed on the 20 January 2021
5
Installation was straightforward.
P
Paul Zimmermann
Reviewed on the 19 August 2022
4
Reliable connectivity for LFF drives.
M
Matt Keane
Reviewed on the 22 February 2017
4
Good quality expansion kit.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE DL380 Gen9 3LFF Rear SAS/SATA Kit (SKU 768856-B21)?
The HPE DL380 Gen9 3LFF Rear SAS/SATA Kit (768856-B21) is a factory-certified accessory that enables installation of three 3.5” SAS or SATA drives in the rear of an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server.
Which HPE servers are compatible with SKU 768856-B21?
This kit is compatible exclusively with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9 servers; it cannot be installed in earlier or later ProLiant generations.
How many drive bays does the 3LFF Rear SAS/SATA Kit support?
It supports up to three 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) SAS or SATA drives in the rear bay of the DL380 Gen9.
Does the kit support both SAS and SATA drives?
Yes, the kit includes a universal backplane and cabling that fully supports both SAS and SATA 6 Gb/s drives.
What components are included in the 768856-B21 kit?
The kit contains a 3-bay LFF backplane, SAS/SATA data cables, power distribution module, drive carrier blanks, and mounting screws.
Do I need an HPE Smart Array controller to use this kit?
Yes, an HPE Smart Array controller or onboard HBA with available ports is required to manage the attached SAS/SATA drives.
How do I install the rear SAS/SATA kit in my DL380 Gen9?
Power off the DL380 Gen9, remove the server bezel, slide in the backplane assembly, connect data and power cables, secure the module, then power on.
Can I hot-swap drives installed with this kit?
Yes, once the kit is installed and configured with a compatible controller, you can hot-plug and hot-swap SAS or SATA drives.
What cable types and lengths are included?
The kit includes two SFF-8087 to 4× SATA/SAS connectors, each approximately 25 cm long, plus integrated power distribution wiring.
Does the kit support NVMe or M.2 drives?
No, this rear kit is designed only for 3.5″ SAS and SATA HDDs or SSDs; NVMe and M.2 require separate modules.
Can I use this kit to convert SFF bays to LFF bays?
No, it only adds rear LFF drive support; it does not convert the front small form factor (SFF) bays.
Will installing this kit affect my existing RAID configuration?
No existing RAID arrays remain intact; you simply create new logical drives on the added SAS/SATA ports.
What performance improvements can I expect?
By expanding to three additional 6 Gb/s drives, you increase aggregate storage throughput and capacity for demanding workloads.
What warranty does the 768856-B21 kit carry?
The kit is covered under HPE’s standard one-year hardware warranty when installed in an eligible ProLiant system.
Where can I purchase the HPE DL380 Gen9 3LFF Rear SAS/SATA Kit?
You can order through authorized HPE channel partners, resellers, or the official HPE e-commerce portal.
How do I verify genuine HPE part authenticity?
Check the SKU barcode and HPE security label, then confirm the part number on HPE’s official parts lookup portal.
What is the estimated lead time for delivery?
Lead times vary by region and inventory; please contact your HPE reseller for current availability and shipping estimates.