The HP 451369-B21 is a 12-bay hard drive cage kit designed for the ProLiant DL180 G5 server. This LFF (large form factor) enclosure accommodates up to 12 3.5-inch SATA or SAS HDDs, enabling substantial storage capacity expansion within a single server chassis. The cage integrates directly into the DL180 G5 backplane, providing native hot-swap functionality and full compatibility with HP's SmartArray controller ecosystem. Typical deployment scenarios include NAS environments, backup and archival systems, and I/O-intensive database workloads where direct-attached storage is preferred over SAN infrastructure. The compact design maintains airflow efficiency while maximizing usable drive bays.
Part number 451369-B21; includes all mounting hardware and backplane connectors. Compatible exclusively with DL180 G5 generation systems. Supports mixed-capacity and mixed-speed configurations. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
