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HPE P53482-B21 ProLiant ML110 Gen11 4LFF Drive Cage Kit - 4 x 3.5" Bay Drive Enclosure
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This drive enclosure supports up to four 3.5" hard disk drives, with all four bays available for immediate use. The cage is supplied empty, allowing complete customization of drive selection to match specific storage tier, speed, or capacity goals.
The enclosure interfaces directly with the ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 server's backplane or controller, ensuring stable connectivity and management through the server's existing storage infrastructure. Its design focuses on seamless physical and electrical integration within the server chassis.
Relevant factors for this section include Number of Hard Drives Supported, Number of Hard Drives Installed, Number of Total Expansion Bays, Number of 3.5" Bays. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This drive cage kit delivers essential storage expansion in a reliable, server-optimized form factor. It enables cost-effective capacity growth without requiring a full server upgrade, leveraging existing server management and power infrastructure.
Simplified Capacity Expansion
Add up to four 3.5" drives to your ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 server, supporting higher storage densities for applications like file serving, backups, or media storage.
- Four dedicated 3.5" bays
- Empty for custom drive population
- Direct server integration
Server-Optimized Design
Built specifically for the ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 chassis, ensuring precise fit, proper cooling alignment, and reliable connectivity to the server's storage controller.
- Guaranteed compatibility
- Maintains server airflow
- Secure mounting
Deployment / Use Cases
This drive enclosure is ideal for expanding the native storage of an HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 server in small business, remote office, or departmental IT environments. It suits scenarios where additional raw storage capacity is needed beyond the server's initial drive configuration.
Common deployments include adding high-capacity hard drives for centralized file shares, configuring a dedicated backup target within the server, or creating a secondary storage pool for less frequently accessed data. Its empty-bay design allows IT teams to install drives that match their exact performance, capacity, and redundancy preferences, such as high-RPM SAS drives for performance or high-capacity SATA drives for bulk storage.
Relevant factors for this section include Number of Hard Drives Supported, Number of Hard Drives Installed, Number of Total Expansion Bays, Number of 3.5" Bays. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Physical Profile
The drive cage is a compact, lightweight component with an approximate weight of 3 pounds (1360 grams). Its form factor is engineered to mount securely within the ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 server chassis, occupying the designated drive bay area without interfering with other components. The design prioritizes straightforward installation and maintains the server's thermal management characteristics.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 3 lb (1360 g). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Weight
- 3 lb (1360 g)
Highlights
- Four 3.5" drive bays for storage expansion
- Supports up to four hard disk drives (HDDs)
- Compatible with HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 servers
- Drive enclosure form factor for server integration
- Empty bay configuration for custom drive population
- Approximate weight of 3 lb (1360 g)
- Designed for reliable server-grade operation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P53482-B21 |
| Brand Name | HPE |
| Product Name | ProLiant ML110 Gen11 4LFF Drive Cage Kit |
| Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
| Technical Information | |
| Number of Hard Drives Supported | 4 |
| Number of Hard Drives Installed | 0 |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 4 |
| Number of 3.5" Bays | 4 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight (Approximate) | 3 lb (1360 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 Server |
FAQ
How many hard drives does this HPE drive enclosure support?
This HPE drive enclosure supports up to four hard disk drives. All four bays are designed for 3.5" form factor drives, allowing you to add significant storage capacity to your compatible server.
Are any hard drives included with this drive cage kit?
No, this drive cage kit is supplied without any hard drives installed. This gives you the flexibility to populate it with your choice of 3.5" SATA or SAS hard drives based on your specific capacity, performance, and budget requirements.
Which HPE server models is this drive enclosure compatible with?
This drive enclosure is specifically designed for compatibility with the HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 server. It is engineered to integrate physically and electrically with that server model's chassis and storage infrastructure.
What size of hard drive bays does this enclosure have?
This enclosure features four bays that are all sized for 3.5" hard disk drives. This is a common form factor for enterprise and high-capacity drives, offering a balance of storage density and performance.
What is the approximate weight of this drive enclosure?
The drive enclosure has an approximate weight of 3 pounds (1360 grams). This lightweight design makes it manageable to install within the server chassis while maintaining a sturdy construction.
What is the primary use case for this HPE drive cage?
This drive cage is primarily used to expand the storage capacity of an HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen 11 server. It is ideal for adding more hard drives for applications like additional file storage, local backup repositories, or secondary data pools without needing a separate external storage unit.