| Product Type | Storage Enclosure |
| Device Type | Flash Module Drive Chassis |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Drive Bays | 48 |
| Supported Drive Type | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Hard Drives Included | None |
| Processor | Passive Chassis (No CPU) |
| Power Supply Redundancy | Yes |
| Power Supplies Included | 2 (Redundant) |
| Modular Design | Yes |
HPE XP8 Flash Module Drive Chassis, 48-Bay Rackmount SAS Enclosure
Key Benefits
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- Scalable up to 48 SAS drives, offering high-density storage for growing enterprise needs
- Modular, configurable design allows IT teams to tailor storage setups without pre-installed drives
- TAA-compliant and Japan-manufactured, assuring regulatory compliance and trusted quality
Product Overview
The HPE XP8 Flash Module Drive Chassis is a 48-bay rack-mountable storage enclosure engineered for enterprise-scale SAS deployments. It includes expansion slots for up to 48 drives, making it a robust option for scaling storage infrastructure. The chassis is designed for compatibility with HPE P/N: R0K99A and R0L99A systems and comes equipped with key accessories like rail kit and bezels for straightforward installation. With its modular, CPU-less design and TAA compliance, it supports flexible and secure data center integrations. Manufactured in Japan, it delivers enterprise-grade reliability and configurability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, UL, FCC Class A, VCCI, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
| Data at Rest Encryption | Supported via HPE XP8 Controllers |
| Drive Security | Self-encrypting drive (SED) support via SAS interface |
| Role-Based Access Control | Available through HPE XP8 Management Interface |
| Secure Boot | Yes, via controller infrastructure |
Interfaces
| Expansion Slots | 48 x Hot-Pluggable Drive Slots |
| Interface Type | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Host Interface | SAS |
| Drive Interface Bandwidth | 12 Gbps |
| Supported RAID Levels | Varies depending on controller configuration |
| Enclosure Management Interface | Out-of-band via HPE XP8 Storage Controllers |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 483 mm x 810 mm x 267 mm |
| Rack Units | 6U |
| Weight | Approximately 60 kg (without drives) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Relative Humidity (Non-operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Altitude (Operating) | Up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Cooling | Redundant Fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Managed via HPE XP8 Storage Array Controllers |
| Cloud Integration | Supported via HPE XP8 storage platform |
| Licensing | Dependent on HPE XP8 storage array configuration |