HPE SAS 12Gbps Storage Controller Upgrade Card for ProLiant

Overview

The HPE P23388-B21 is a SAS storage controller upgrade card designed to enhance the storage capacity of your HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server. It provides 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity and supports up to 26 physical links through nine internal ports, allowing you to connect more than eight internal hard drives. This card is ideal for expanding storage in data-intensive environments, enabling improved performance and flexibility without requiring major hardware changes.

Key features

• 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity delivers fast and reliable data transfer speeds for demanding workloads
• Supports up to 26 physical links, enabling extensive storage expansion and flexible drive configurations
• Designed specifically for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus servers to ensure seamless integration
• Full height card with nine internal ports allows connection of additional drive cages or RAID arrays
• Enhances storage performance and redundancy by supporting complex RAID setups
• Ideal for virtualized environments, backup solutions, and data archiving needs

Key specs

• Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS
• Number of internal ports: 9
• Maximum physical links supported: 26
• Form factor: Full height card
• Compatible server: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus

Connectivity and compatibility

This upgrade card integrates directly with the internal storage architecture of the ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server. Its nine internal SAS ports provide ample connectivity for multiple drive cages or RAID arrays, making it straightforward to scale storage capacity while maintaining system stability. The card’s compatibility with existing server components ensures a smooth installation process and reliable operation within professional IT environments.

Ideal uses and environments

The P23388-B21 is well suited to IT professionals managing servers that require expanded storage for data-heavy applications, virtualization, or backup and archiving. It fits naturally into setups where increasing the number of internal drives is necessary without replacing the entire server. This makes it a strong choice for businesses aiming to optimize storage density and performance within the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus platform.