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

The HPE 878783-B21 is an add-in adapter that lets you bring fast, reliable M.2 solid state drives into your ProLiant server without giving up valuable drive bays. Slide the card into an open PCIe slot, attach up to two M.2 drives through the built-in SATA 6 Gb per second ports, and you are ready to boot an operating system, create a cache layer, or add cost-effective local storage.

The adapter follows a form factor that is half height and half length, so it fits smoothly in most rack, tower, and BladeSystem chassis while leaving airflow and neighboring slots unobstructed. Because the design is non hot pluggable, it is a natural choice for servers that remain sealed once they are in the rack, such as data center nodes, edge appliances, or remote office machines that value stability over frequent drive swaps.

Typical use cases include installing the hypervisor on M.2 media to keep primary bays free for large data sets, adding a read-cache tier for virtual machines, or equipping a compact branch server with solid state performance without expanding the chassis. IT staff will appreciate that the kit is already qualified for a broad list of ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus models, which eliminates compatibility guesswork and speeds deployment.

The card weighs only 0.26 kg and measures 19.05 by 24.13 by 5.71 cm, making it easy to handle during maintenance or shipment. A three-year limited warranty from HPE adds peace of mind, ensuring dependable operation throughout the life of the system.

Highlights:

• Adds two SATA 6 Gb per second connections for M.2 solid state drives
• Installs in a standard PCIe slot for quick, cable-free integration
• Form factor is half height and half length for broad chassis compatibility
• Qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and BladeSystem servers
• Non hot pluggable design suits fixed-storage environments
• Dimensions: 19.05 x 24.13 x 5.71 cm; weight: 0.26 kg
• Includes a three-year limited warranty from HPE