Card riser HPE NVMe 8SFF

Data centers running HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers often hit a storage ceiling when all standard drive bays are occupied. This HPE NVMe Riser Card 8SFF solves that by adding eight additional 2.5-inch Small Form Factor NVMe drive slots, dramatically expanding high-performance storage capacity without replacing the server. Ideal for virtualization, database acceleration, and high-throughput analytics, it unlocks the full potential of NVMe SSDs with direct PCIe Gen3 connectivity.

Key specifications

• Product type: Server riser card
• Drive support: 8 x SFF (2.5") NVMe SSDs
• Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) Gen3
• PCIe slot required: 1 x PCIe x16 or x8 (server dependent)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server
• Hot-plug support: Yes (server dependent)
• Internal connectors: 8 x NVMe drive connectors (U.2 compatible)
• Installation location: Dedicated riser slot on server motherboard
• Power source: Server motherboard via PCIe slot
• Material: Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with electronic components
• Management: Integrated with HPE iLO and server OS
• Data transfer rate: Up to PCIe Gen3 speeds per lane per drive
• Application: High-performance storage for data-intensive workloads

Why choose it

This riser card delivers a straightforward expansion path for NVMe storage, leveraging existing PCIe lanes to avoid bottlenecks. It maintains HPE's rigorous compatibility and reliability standards, ensuring seamless integration with your ProLiant DL380 Gen10. With hot-plug support, drives can be replaced without downtime, keeping critical services online. The compact PCB design fits neatly into the server's dedicated riser slot, preserving airflow and serviceability.

Ideal use cases

• Expanding NVMe capacity in database servers requiring low-latency storage
• Boosting I/O performance for virtualized environments with many VMs
• Adding high-speed scratch space for analytics and AI/ML workloads
• Upgrading existing DL380 Gen10 servers to all-flash NVMe configurations

Good to know

This riser card is a genuine HPE component (MPN 879446-001), ensuring full compatibility and support. It does not include cables or drives; those must be purchased separately. Verify your server's PCIe slot availability and firmware version before installation. For optimal performance, use HPE-certified NVMe SSDs. The card is managed through HPE iLO, allowing remote monitoring and firmware updates.