HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus Drives
Genuine HPE hot-plug drives for the HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus, new and refurbished, tested before shipping. New Basic Carrier SAS/SATA/NVMe drives are on this platform's What's New list, and the cage you own decides which of the three each bay takes.
DL345 Gen10 Plus Drive Specifications
- Chassis front ends: 8 SFF, 24 SFF, or 8 LFF and 12 LFF on SAS/SATA — mixing LFF and SFF drive cages is not allowed
- Cage kits: 8SFF SAS/SATA, 8SFF x4 and x1 Tri-Mode 24G U.3 BC, 8SFF x4 NVMe 16G U.2 BC, and the 2SFF U.3 BC front/rear backplane
- Interfaces and carriers: SAS 24G and 12G, SATA 6G, NVMe Gen4 U.3 and U.2 — SFF on the Basic Carrier (BC), LFF on the Low Profile (LP) carrier
- Maximum internal storage, as printed: 399.36 TB from 24+2 × 15.36 TB SFF SAS SSDs, the same from 24+2 × 15.36 TB NVMe U.3, and 240 TB from 12 × 20 TB LFF spindles
- Endurance: Read Intensive and Mixed Use, with Self-Encrypting FIPS options in SAS, SATA, and NVMe
Identify your cage before you order drives. A U.3 tri-mode cage with a tri-mode controller takes SAS, SATA, and NVMe U.3; the same cage without one takes NVMe U.3 only; and the x4 NVMe U.2 cage takes NVMe U.2 and U.3 only. Mixing LFF and SFF drive cages is not allowed.
What drives fit the DL345 Gen10 Plus?
| Bay type | Cage | Interfaces | Bays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-inch SFF | SAS/SATA BC cage | SAS 24G, SAS 12G, SATA 6G | 24 front + 2 rear |
| 2.5-inch SFF | Tri-Mode 24G U.3 BC cage (x4 or x1) | NVMe U.3; SAS and SATA with a tri-mode controller | 24 front + 2 rear |
| 2.5-inch SFF | x4 NVMe 16G U.2 BC cage | NVMe U.2 and U.3 only | 24 front |
| 3.5-inch LFF | LFF Low Profile carrier | SAS 12G, SATA 6G | 12 front + 2 SFF rear |
Two details decide the build. NVMe direct attach is what carries U.3 drives when no tri-mode controller is fitted, and the x4 NVMe U.2 cage will not take SAS or SATA at all. Our U.2 vs U.3 guide explains how the two connectors differ.
Choosing the Right DL345 Gen10 Plus Drives
- Identify the cage before the capacity. A drive only works in a bay whose cage supports its interface, and this platform ships four SFF cages.
- Never mix interfaces or endurance classes within one RAID array — build arrays from identical drives.
- Match endurance to workload: Read Intensive for read-heavy serving, Mixed Use for write-heavy databases — our DWPD guide explains both.
- Value SAS is a distinct grade. The SFF SSD list carries 24G SAS alongside 12G Value SAS at the same capacities — see Value SAS explained and which drive type you need.
Complete Your DL345 Gen10 Plus Build
Drives pair with DL345 Gen10 Plus storage controllers, then the rest: memory, processors, networking, power supplies, or the full DL345 Gen10 Plus parts page. Neighbors: DL345 Gen11 drives and DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 drives. Catalog-wide: all HPE server SSDs, U.3 SSDs, U.2 SSDs, and parts by server model.
DL345 Gen10 Plus Drives FAQ
How many drives fit in a DL345 Gen10 Plus?
Up to 26 SFF - the 24 SFF chassis takes 24 in front and adds a 2 SFF rear drive bay option. On the LFF side, the 8 LFF chassis is upgradeable to 12 LFF in front plus 2 SFF in the rear.
Does the HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus support NVMe drives?
Yes. It offers 8SFF x4 and x1 Tri-Mode 24G U.3 Basic Carrier cages and an 8SFF x4 NVMe 16G U.2 cage, plus a 2SFF U.3 rear backplane. When no tri-mode controller is fitted, NVMe direct attach is used to support the U.3 drives.
Can I put SAS or SATA drives in a DL345 Gen10 Plus NVMe cage?
Only in a U.3 tri-mode cage paired with a tri-mode controller - that combination supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe U.3 drives. A U.3 cage without a tri-mode controller takes NVMe U.3 only, and the x4 NVMe U.2 cage takes NVMe U.2 and U.3 only.
Can I mix LFF and SFF drive cages in one DL345 Gen10 Plus?
No. The drive cage notes state that mixing LFF and SFF drive cages is not allowed. Pick the chassis family first, then build within it.
What is the largest drive the DL345 Gen10 Plus takes?
The Maximum Internal Storage table lists 15.36 TB SFF SAS SSDs and 15.36 TB NVMe U.3 SSDs, each reaching 399.36 TB across 24+2 bays, and 20 TB LFF spindles reaching 240 TB across 12 bays.
What is the difference between Read Intensive and Mixed Use SSDs?
Endurance. Read Intensive drives cost less per TB and suit read-heavy serving; Mixed Use drives are built for write-heavy databases and virtualization. This platform lists both classes in SAS, SATA, and NVMe - match the class to your workload and never mix classes in one array.
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