HPE 418008-001 Molex Splitter Cable

Inside an HPE StorageWorks 1U chassis, data cabling and power cabling perform separate jobs. HPE 418008-001 belongs to the power side of that arrangement. It is a Molex power splitter cable associated with the StorageWorks 1U chassis, intended to distribute an internal power connection where the original HPE assembly is required. That makes it a useful service part for organisations repairing, rebuilding or keeping spare components for an existing tape enclosure. Rather than treating it as a generic Molex lead, the 418008-001 reference identifies the HPE splitter assembly used for this chassis application.

Power Distribution Rather Than Data Connectivity

The simplest way to understand 418008-001 is to separate its role from the SAS cable installed in the same general hardware environment. A SAS cable carries data between components; the 418008-001 Molex splitter is concerned with power. This distinction is useful when servicing a chassis because a power-related cable fault and a data-path fault require different replacement parts.

A splitter arrangement allows power to be presented to more than one connection from the relevant source within the enclosure. HPE 418008-001 is therefore best viewed as a chassis-specific internal spare, not as an external storage cable and not as a general server network accessory.

Product Identification

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part number: 418008-001
• Component type: Molex power splitter cable
• Installation: Internal chassis component
• Associated hardware: HPE StorageWorks 1U chassis
• Primary function: Internal power distribution

Useful When Restoring a StorageWorks 1U Chassis

Small internal cables are often removed when enterprise equipment is stripped for parts, moved between sites or rebuilt. A StorageWorks chassis can therefore remain mechanically serviceable while lacking one of the original internal connections needed for a complete installation. In that situation, 418008-001 gives engineers and procurement teams a specific HPE reference to source.

The part can also make sense as maintenance stock for organisations with several similar enclosures. Keeping a matching splitter available reduces dependence on improvised cabling when an original component is damaged. Because the product has a defined chassis application, the HPE number is more useful than selecting a replacement from connector appearance alone.

How It Relates to the Other Cables in a 1U Tape Environment

The closest companion product in this group is the HPE 406596-001 SAS cable for the StorageWorks 1U enclosure. That cable provides internal SAS/SATA device connectivity, while 418008-001 deals with power distribution. Together they illustrate why a tape enclosure can contain several cable assemblies that look like minor accessories but perform entirely different functions.

For connections outside the chassis, HPE environments may instead use products such as the HPE 407339-B21 2m External Mini-SAS Cable or, on older SCSI tape equipment, the HPE 416706-001 10m VHD68pin to HD68pin cable. Internal server requirements are different again: the HPE 448180-001 450mm SATA cable handles drive data, while the HPE 484355-004 optical-drive power cable serves an optical-drive power application. These parts are not substitutes for 418008-001, but they are relevant examples of HPE cabling used when maintaining mixed server, storage and tape hardware.

Choosing New or Refurbished 418008-001 Stock

New stock is a straightforward option for teams that want an unused splitter for a chassis rebuild or their spares inventory. Refurbished HPE 418008-001 units can be a practical fit for established StorageWorks equipment, particularly where the objective is to keep a working enclosure in service with the correct original-type component. The choice can be based on the needs of the maintenance programme and the condition available at the time of sourcing.

A Small Component with a Defined Chassis Role

Power splitters rarely attract the same attention as drives, controllers or tape mechanisms, yet the enclosure depends on the correct internal connections being present. 418008-001 is useful precisely because it identifies that small requirement by an HPE spare number. For a StorageWorks chassis being refurbished for continued service, replacing the original splitter can be a much more proportionate task than changing otherwise usable enclosure hardware.

Find the HPE 418008-001 Splitter at Euroland IT Store

For an HPE StorageWorks 1U chassis requiring its matching Molex power splitter, 418008-001 provides the precise spare-part reference. Euroland IT Store supplies enterprise IT hardware and replacement components for established HPE environments. View the available condition for this part or contact the team if you are sourcing several cable assemblies for the same enclosure or maintenance project.

Questions About HPE 418008-001

What does HPE 418008-001 do?

HPE 418008-001 is a Molex power splitter cable associated with the HPE StorageWorks 1U chassis.

Is 418008-001 a data cable?

No. It is a power splitter cable, so its role is power distribution rather than carrying SAS, SATA or network data.

Which HPE hardware is 418008-001 associated with?

The part is identified for the HPE StorageWorks 1U chassis.

Why would a StorageWorks chassis need a replacement 418008-001 cable?

It may be required when the original internal power splitter is missing or needs replacement during maintenance or restoration of the chassis.

Can I identify the replacement by part number?

Yes. 418008-001 is the HPE part number used to identify this StorageWorks 1U chassis Molex power splitter cable.

Is HPE 418008-001 available as an enterprise spare?

It is traded as an HPE enterprise spare, with New and Refurbished sourcing options potentially available depending on stock.