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HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus 8SFF to 16SFF U.2 Smart Carrier NVMe Drive Cage Upgrade KitThe HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus 8SFF to 16SFF U. 2 Smart Carrier NVMe Drive Cage Upgrade Kit is a strategic storage expansion that transforms your DL325 Gen10 Plus servers compact 8 bay NVMe footprint into a dense 16 bay U. 2 NVMe configuration. Designed for performance driven workloads, this upgrade kit unlocks significant increases in storage capacity, throughput, and data availability without the need for a full server replacement. Built with enterprise
The HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus 8SFF to 16SFF U.2 Smart Carrier NVMe Drive Cage Upgrade Kit is a strategic storage expansion that transforms your DL325 Gen10 Plus server’s compact 8-bay NVMe footprint into a dense 16-bay U.2 NVMe configuration. Designed for performance-driven workloads, this upgrade kit unlocks significant increases in storage capacity, throughput, and data availability without the need for a full server replacement. Built with enterprise-grade materials and HPE engineering, it preserves reliability, manageability, and compatibility with the DL325 Gen10 Plus ecosystem while delivering an optimized path to scale-out storage for databases, virtualization, analytics, and AI workloads. Whether you’re expanding for growth, consolidating workloads, or optimizing data-intensive operations, this kit delivers a seamless, scalable solution that aligns with modern NVMe storage strategies.
- Expanded storage density and NVMe performance: Converts 8 SFF bays to 16 SFF U.2 NVMe bays, dramatically increasing your available NVMe storage within the same DL325 Gen10 Plus platform. This expansion enables higher aggregate IOPS and throughput, reducing latency for data-intensive applications and delivering faster online transactions, real-time analytics, and smoother virtualization experiences. The 16-drive configuration is ideal for workloads that demand parallel read/write operations, large-scale caching, and accelerated data pipelines while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.
- Seamless retrofit with OEM-level compatibility: Engineered specifically for the DL325 Gen10 Plus chassis, the upgrade kit preserves the server’s thermal design, backplane alignment, and manageability. It works with standard U.2 NVMe drives and remains compatible with the server’s firmware, system software, and management tools, including iLO and the HPE provisioning ecosystem. This compatibility ensures a predictable upgrade path that protects your existing investments and avoids complex reconfiguration of controllers or driver stacks.
- Effortless installation aimed at minimizing downtime: The kit includes the necessary mounting hardware and clear installation guidance so on-site technicians can complete the upgrade with minimal downtime. Its design emphasizes straightforward drive cage replacement, precise alignment with the backplane, and secure drive retention, helping you move from 8SFF to 16SFF NVMe quickly and safely.
- Enhanced reliability and enterprise-grade design: Built to withstand data-center conditions, the 16SFF U.2 Smart Carrier upgrade maintains robust airflow and cooling around NVMe drives, helping sustain peak performance and drive longevity. The rugged construction, precise-fit components, and validated integration reduce the risk of vibration and misalignment, while HP’s engineering support helps ensure firmware compatibility and stable operation within your DL325 Gen10 Plus environment.
- Investment protection and scalable growth: This upgrade provides a cost-effective path to higher storage density without replacing servers. By expanding from 8 to 16 NVMe bays, you can accommodate larger datasets, higher workload concurrency, and longer-term capacity planning, all while preserving your existing management pipelines and service agreements. The kit supports a broad range of enterprise NVMe drives and complements future storage growth strategies without forcing a forklift upgrade.
Technical Details of HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus 8SFF to 16SFF U.2 Smart Carrier NVMe Drive Cage Upgrade Kit
- Product type: Drive cage upgrade kit for HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus
- Drive interface: U.2 NVMe
- Drive bays after upgrade: 16 SFF NVMe bays (from 8 SFF)
- Backplane compatibility: Fits the HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus chassis and standard drive backplanes configured for U.2 NVMe
- Included components: U.2 Smart Carrier drive cage, mounting hardware, installation guides (drives not included)
- Warranty: Manufacturer-supported hardware warranty (per HP terms and conditions)
How to install HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus 8SFF to 16SFF U.2 Smart Carrier NVMe Drive Cage Upgrade Kit
Follow these steps to perform a safe and efficient upgrade. Prepare a static-safe workspace, gather the included mounting hardware, and ensure you have compatible U.2 NVMe drives ready for installation. Refer to your organization’s change-management procedures and confirm that firmware and drivers for the DL325 Gen10 Plus are up to date before starting the upgrade.
- Power down the server, unplug all cables, and remove the chassis from the rack if necessary. Ground yourself to prevent static discharge and protect sensitive components.
- Open the server chassis and locate the existing 8SFF drive cage. Assess clearance and backplane alignment to ensure a smooth installation path for the 16SFF cage.
- If required, carefully remove the existing 8SFF drive cage and set aside the screws and mounting hardware. Retain any components that can be reused with the upgrade kit.
- Position the 16SFF U.2 Smart Carrier upgrade cage into the original drive cage location, aligning screw holes and backplane connectors. Secure the cage using the provided hardware with firm but not over-tightened fasteners.
- Install the 16 U.2 NVMe drives into the upgrade cage (drives not included in the kit). Use enterprise-grade NVMe drives and verify each drive seats correctly in its bay and is recognized by the backplane.
- Reconnect any data and power connections as required, reassemble the chassis, and slide the server back into the rack. Restore power and boot the system to access the BIOS/firmware configuration screens.
- Enter the BIOS or the server’s RAID/controller configuration utility to detect the newly added NVMe drives, verify drive health, and initialize or configure logical drives as needed for your operating system or virtualization environment. Update firmware if recommended by HP for optimal compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What does this upgrade kit do? A: It expands the DL325 Gen10 Plus storage from 8 SFF NVMe bays to 16 SFF U.2 NVMe bays, enabling greater storage capacity and higher parallel I/O to accelerate data-intensive workloads.
- Q: What servers are compatible? A: The kit is designed for HPE DL325 Gen10 Plus servers. Always verify your exact chassis and backplane configuration against HP’s compatibility guidelines before purchase.
- Q: Do I need to buy drives separately? A: Yes. The kit includes the upgrade cage and mounting hardware, but 16 U.2 NVMe drives must be supplied separately to populate the new bays.
- Q: Will this void my warranty? A: When installed according to HP’s approved procedures and using HP-approved components, the upgrade is typically covered under the server’s warranty terms. Check your specific warranty agreement for details.
- Q: How long does installation take? A: Typical on-site installation can range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on technician experience, downtime constraints, and whether drives are already prepared for deployment.
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★★★★★ 4
Pretty good, take your time and install it well
Size: side table leg
Materials are pretty solid, but once assembled it’s not as sturdy as you would think it should be since the material itself was solid, i say give them a chance, everything out there that’s similar is way over priced
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Heavy duty legs for table.
Size: side table leg
Perfect legs for a table I am having made. I have an cottonwood slice. It's heavy and needed something substantial.
These are perfect.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Robust pipe & fittings with a beautiful, smooth black finish
Size: side table leg
This set of pipe & fittings for use as low table legs is heavy duty and aesthetically pleasing. Especially when the pieces are handled, the tactile sensation is much nicer than with plumbing steel pipe because this product is beautifully finished smooth. The black pipes are quite smooth as well as the fittings.
The pieces are all also pretty robust, though the wall thicknesses are less than in pipe for pressurized water systems. Of course that makes sense as this product does not need to hold fluid pressure.
In my view they got the heaviness factor of this product just right; it's not as heavy or robust as black pipe used in natural gas supplies, but still robust and pretty heavy. Assembled, this product is absolutely stiff and unyielding for a solid table that could hold a man's weight easily.
The feet utilize a brilliant scheme so that each foot can be independently adjusted for an uneven floor. Thus a level table on an uneven floor is easily accomplished. The feet simply extend the effective leg length by screwing counter-clockwise. To prevent any shifting at the threads adding some pipe compound or teflon tape may be advised. Even masking or duct tape might work as the idea is to just fill any gaps where male threads meet female threads.
The four flanges at the tops of the legs provide a wide, solid surface for attaching the table top, with either hidden screws underneath or you could through-bolt a glass table top (provided you have the skill to drill glass!). I think this product would look great with a glass top.
Assembly is quick and easy. The hardest part is drilling holes underneath the table top to accept screws. No pipe wrenches are needed as the pieces screw together by hand to an adequate tightness. If any doubt whether they are tightened enough have a strong person with grippy gloves finish. The "X" in the center attaches to the legs with a very clever machine screw system tightened with the included hex wrench. This is presumably because if tightened simply by screwing the fittings, the point of snugness would not likely be where the "T" fittings are exactly vertical. The maker has solved this problem so that you are assured that all legs will be in the perfect vertical position once everything is tight. The setup is also nice and rigid once tightened. This is a huge benefit of steel pipe projects; they are really solid.
The black finish is clearly very durable, like a powder coat. It appears that it will provide excellent protection against rust. Coverage is complete; I found no dings or scratches anywhere on any piece.
Overall this is a very well-designed product for function and aesthetics. Perfect for a beautifully renovated warehouse condo where an industrial vibe is desired in a rock-solid table that won't shift around. The smoothness of the pipe is top notch. I've used lots of pipe in projects, some of it actual water pipe and some decorative pipe such as this. I've never seen better quality decorative pipe as this maker put in the effort to finish it beautifully smooth. At currently $34.99 I find the price quite reasonable too.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 3
the height is only 16"
Size: coffee table leg
The height is only 16". From the description it appears to be 24" wide and 24" high.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good DIY Pipe Legs but Powder Coat Quality Lacks
Size: side table leg, Size: side table leg
These industrial style pipe legs make building a DIY end table easy and the kit saves a trip to the hardware store. The fittings go together normally and assembly is simple. Comes individually wrapped. My main issue is the powder coating looks and feels cheap and rubs off easily. The pipes already had marks from touching each other from unboxing. If you do not mind some wear on the finish over time this is a decent purchase. The metal at the hardware store will be thicker and more durable but will cost more. I’d recommend based on ease of having a kit and it being delivered saving me a trip.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025
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