HPE 493228-002 SAS 13 inch Mini Cable

Inside the compact ProLiant DL360 G6 and DL360 G7 chassis, the storage connection does not need the same cable length used by larger rack servers. HPE 493228-002 is an internal Mini-SAS assembly associated with these DL360 generations and cross-referenced with HPE spare number 498422-001. Parts references identify SFF-8087 Mini-SAS connectivity at both ends and place the cable at approximately 12 to 13 inches, around 324 to 340 mm. Its value is therefore not simply that it is a Mini-SAS lead, but that it matches the short internal route used by the supported DL360 storage layout.

Built Around the DL360 G6/G7 Storage Path

A 1U server has limited internal space. Storage cabling needs to reach the relevant controller and backplane connection without leaving a large loop around fans, memory or riser components. The compact length of 493228-002 suits that kind of installation and helps distinguish it from longer HPE Mini-SAS assemblies from the same period.

This becomes particularly useful during a backplane replacement, controller service or chassis rebuild. If the original cable is damaged or has been separated from the server, the 493228-002 assembly number and 498422-001 spare number provide clear references for restoring the internal SAS data path.

Product Identification

Why the Assembly and Spare Numbers Are Both Useful

Enterprise components often carry an assembly number while HPE service documentation or resellers catalogue the replacement under a spare number. Recording both references reduces confusion when an engineer reads 493228-002 from the removed cable but procurement finds 498422-001 in a parts list. They identify the same short DL360 Mini-SAS cable family.

The exact reference also prevents a common maintenance problem: selecting another SFF-8087 cable simply because the connectors look correct. A longer cable may physically connect but can be awkward to route inside a 1U chassis. Matching the intended assembly keeps the repair closer to the original server configuration.

Different Mini-SAS Cables for Different Chassis

The HPE 493228-005 Mini-SAS assembly is substantially longer at 711 mm / 28 inches, and HPE 498425-001 is the service-spare identity associated with that longer cable. Those parts appear across larger ProLiant and storage configurations rather than serving the same short DL360 route.

HPE also uses different SAS products outside this server family. The HPE 406596-001 StorageWorks SAS cable is an internal tape-enclosure cable, while the HPE 407339-B21 External Mini-SAS Cable connects compatible external SAS equipment. Workstation storage uses SATA rather than Mini-SAS, as seen with the HPE 611894-007 24-inch SATA cable.

New and Refurbished Options for DL360 Maintenance

New 493228-002 stock can suit organisations keeping unused service parts for a known DL360 estate. Refurbished cables are a practical choice for G6/G7 servers that remain productive in secondary workloads, appliances, test environments or legacy applications. In both cases, replacing a small internal cable can preserve a complete server that still meets its intended requirement.

Order HPE 493228-002 from Euroland IT Store

HPE 493228-002 provides the short internal Mini-SAS connection associated with ProLiant DL360 G6/G7 hardware. Euroland IT Store can help with New and Refurbished enterprise spares where available. Order the matching cable or contact the team when sourcing related storage parts for the same server.

When This Cable Is Most Relevant

493228-002 is most useful when the server already has the correct controller and drive backplane but the internal link between them needs attention. It may also be required after a chassis has been stripped, transported or rebuilt from donor hardware. Because the DL360 is compact, retaining the cable intended for its internal route can help keep the storage area orderly and accessible. For maintenance teams supporting several G6/G7 servers, keeping the assembly and spare references together also makes future fault resolution and parts selection more efficient.

Keeping a Known DL360 Configuration Intact

For older rack servers, maintenance is often about preserving a configuration that is already understood and stable. Replacing the intended Mini-SAS cable supports that approach by retaining the controller, backplane and drive arrangement already documented for the machine. This can be useful in appliance-style deployments, test environments and legacy applications where the DL360 still provides sufficient capability.

HPE 493228-002 FAQs

What is HPE 493228-002?

It is an internal Mini-SAS cable assembly associated with HPE ProLiant DL360 G6 and DL360 G7 servers.

Which spare number corresponds to 493228-002?

The assembly is cross-referenced with HPE spare number 498422-001.

Which connectors does it use?

Parts references identify SFF-8087 Mini-SAS connectivity at both ends.

How long is 493228-002?

Reliable references place it at approximately 12 to 13 inches, around 324 to 340 mm.

Is it the same as 493228-005?

No. 493228-005 is a longer 711 mm / 28-inch Mini-SAS assembly.

Is this an external SAS cable?

No. It is intended for internal server connectivity.