HPE 8-Bay SFF SAS SATA Backplane Board 780428-001
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Product Specification
| Brand | HPE |
| SKU | BP-HP-8SFF-780428-001 |
| HPE Part Number | 780428-001 |
| Drive Bays | 8-Bay Hot Plug SFF |
| Drive Support | 2.5" SAS / SATA Drives |
| SAS Interface | 12Gb/s |
| SATA Interface | 6Gb/s |
| Mounting | Behind 8SFF Drive Cage |
| Compatibility | HPE Gen9 / Gen10 Servers |
| Product Type | OEM HPE Server Backplane Board |
About This Product
Overview
The HPE 8-Bay SFF SAS SATA Backplane Board 780428-001 is an OEM server part built for use in compatible HPE Gen9 and Gen10 platforms. Designed to sit behind an 8SFF drive cage, it provides a practical connection point for 2.5-inch SAS and SATA drives in a compact small form factor layout. This makes it a useful replacement or expansion component for environments that rely on HPE server hardware and need a matching backplane assembly. Because it is a server backplane board rather than a complete storage system, it is intended to integrate into the existing chassis design and support the drive infrastructure already in place. For IT teams maintaining HPE systems, having the correct backplane part number helps ensure the drive cage and storage connections remain aligned with the original server configuration.
Performance & Scalability
With support for 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA interfaces, this backplane is suited to server storage setups that require dependable drive connectivity across multiple bays. The 8-bay hot plug design supports efficient drive access within the chassis, which is valuable when maintaining or servicing systems that need quick replacement of individual drives. In compatible HPE servers, the backplane helps preserve the intended storage architecture and supports the use of SAS or SATA drives depending on the system configuration. For organizations managing mixed storage needs, the ability to work with both interface types adds flexibility while keeping the hardware footprint compact. As a server part, it is designed to support stable operation within the chassis and to integrate cleanly with the drive cage and server platform.
Storage Flexibility
This HPE backplane supports 2.5-inch SAS and SATA drives, giving administrators flexibility when configuring storage in compatible servers. The 8-bay layout is useful for systems that need multiple small form factor drives without moving to a larger chassis design. Because it mounts behind an 8SFF drive cage, it is intended to work as part of the server’s internal storage path rather than as a standalone device. That makes it a practical option for replacing a missing or failed backplane in an existing HPE system, or for restoring the original drive bay functionality in a refurbished server build. The combination of SAS and SATA support allows the backplane to fit a range of storage use cases while keeping the hardware specific to the supported HPE platform.
Why Choose This Product?
Choosing the HPE 780428-001 backplane board is a straightforward way to maintain compatibility with supported HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It is an OEM HPE server backplane board, which is important when matching the original chassis design and drive cage layout. For IT hardware buyers, the correct part number can simplify replacement planning and reduce uncertainty when sourcing server parts. This unit is refurbished and tested, making it a sensible choice for organizations looking to restore or maintain server storage functionality with a genuine HPE component. If you need an 8-bay SFF backplane for a compatible HPE server, this part offers the right form factor, interface support, and platform fit for the job.
About this backplane
HPE eight bay SFF SAS and SATA backplane board 780428-001, the hot-plug backplane behind the 8SFF cage of Gen9 and Gen10 servers. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
HPE part 780428-001 is the eight bay small form factor drive backplane that mounts behind the 8SFF drive cage of ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, providing hot-plug connections for eight 2.5 inch SAS drives at 12Gb/s or SATA drives at 6Gb/s. It is the board the drives plug into and the controller cables connect to, and it is the part needed when adding a second cage to a 2U server or replacing a backplane with failed bays. It is refurbished.
Buyers in Qatar order 780428-001 to expand a 2U Gen9 or Gen10 server from eight to sixteen bays with a cage and cables, or to repair a chassis whose backplane no longer recognises drives, and ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock alongside its 2U chassis.
- HPE part
- 780428-001
- Bays
- 8 x 2.5 inch
- SAS
- 12Gb/s
- SATA
- 6Gb/s
- Generations
- Gen9, Gen10
Part numbers and identification
Buyers search for "780428-001", "HPE 8SFF backplane", "HPE Gen9 backplane board" and "HPE Gen10 SFF backplane".
| SKU | BP-HP-8SFF-780428-001 |
| HPE part number | 780428-001 |
Specification
| Drive bays | 8, hot-plug SFF |
| Drive support | 2.5 inch SAS and SATA |
| SAS interface | 12Gb/s |
| SATA interface | 6Gb/s |
| Mounting | Behind the 8SFF drive cage |
| Compatibility | HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers |
The backplane carries two Mini SAS ports, each serving four bays, a power connector from the chassis harness and a signal connector that drives the SmartDrive carriers' status lights; it has no expander, so all eight bays connect straight through to the controller at full speed. Adding a second cage to a 2U ProLiant needs this board, the cage itself, a power and signal cable and a second pair of SAS cables to the controller, or an expander card if the controller has only two ports.
The same board serves both generations because HPE kept the 8SFF cage and SmartDrive carrier unchanged from Gen9 to Gen10, which is also why drives and carriers move freely between them.
Installation
Power the server down and unplug it, remove the lid, and pull the drives from the cage after labelling their bay positions. Remove the cage, unscrew the old backplane from its rear, fit 780428-001 in its place and reconnect the power, signal and SAS cables, then refit the cage and the drives in their original bays. On boot the controller should list all eight bays; a missing group of four points to an unseated SAS cable.
In the box
- The part as described, with the part number shown
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- The server or system it installs into
- Mounting hardware, screws or caddies unless listed
- Cables unless listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What servers is the HPE 780428-001 backplane board compatible with?
It is compatible with HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers that use an 8SFF drive cage and this specific backplane design.
What type of drives does this backplane support?
This backplane supports 2.5-inch SAS and SATA drives.
How many drive bays does this backplane provide?
It is an 8-bay hot plug SFF backplane board.
What interface speeds are supported?
The backplane supports 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA interfaces.
Where does this backplane mount in the server?
It mounts behind an 8SFF drive cage in the compatible HPE server chassis.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.