upgrade ML370 G6 with a (6) LFF drive kit

[ivan54]

Hi

Hope some one can help me

I am about to purchase a used ML 370 G6 server with a (8) SFF drive cave, standard configuration on a 487795-421

Is it possible to add a (6) LFF drive cave kit and place it above the 8 drive SFF cave, so i get room for 8 2.5’’ SFF HD and 6 3.5’’ LFF HD in the server

And what part numberes is needed for that upgrade

Best

Ivan

[Casper42]

My first inclination based on the QuickSpecs is to say no, you cannot mix and match.

The part number for the LFF expansion says "Backplane" and not Kit so I think the LFF model already has the cage ready and is just missing the backplane?

Can you pop the connector off that part of the server and get a picture of the inside? I'm specifically wondering if it has the grooves for the drives to slot into or not.

[TVVJ]

When installing a single six-bay LFF backplane, HP recommends installing it in drive cage bay 1.

When installing a second six-bay LFF backplane, one of the following options is required:

• An optional SAS controller
• An optional 24-port SAS expander

For installation steps refer to page 65 of the server’s user guide. Click here to access the user guide.

Regards,

Vijayasarathy