HPE 493228-005 DL370/380 G7 MiniSAS Cable

This page focuses on the verified 28-inch assembly and its role in established HPE storage hardware.

HPE 493228-005 is a 711 mm, or 28-inch, internal Mini-SAS cable assembly used across several ProLiant and HPE storage configurations from the G6/G7 era. It is commonly paired with HPE spare number 498425-001, so either number may appear when the same cable family is being sourced. Unlike the short DL360 assembly, this cable provides considerably more internal reach. That makes it relevant to larger chassis and layouts where the controller-to-storage connection needs to travel farther inside the system.

Two Numbers for the Same Cable Family

493228-005 is widely listed as the assembly number, while 498425-001 is the corresponding HPE spare reference. This is normal in enterprise service parts, but it can make purchasing confusing when the number printed on an existing cable differs from the number shown in a service catalogue. Keeping both references together helps maintenance and purchasing teams identify the same component.

What the 28-Inch Assembly Provides

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Assembly number: 493228-005
• Associated spare: 498425-001
• Length: 711 mm / 28 inches
• Type: Internal Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS cable
• Connector layout: Straight Mini-SAS at both ends

HPE PartSurfer describes spare 498425-001 as a straight Mini-SAS to straight Mini-SAS assembly measuring 711 mm. Parts references associate the cable with systems including ProLiant DL380 G6/G7, DL385 G7 and DL580 G7, as well as selected storage platforms.

Where the Extra Cable Length Becomes Useful

Larger rack servers and storage systems can place the drive backplane and controller farther apart than a compact 1U server does. The 28-inch length gives the cable enough reach for those internal routes while retaining the Mini-SAS connection used by the supported hardware. It remains an internal assembly rather than a cable intended to link separate devices across a rack.

This makes 493228-005 useful after controller, backplane or drive-cage service. A server may be otherwise complete but unable to connect its storage subsystem because the original cable was damaged or removed with another component. Replacing the matching assembly restores that connection without changing the wider platform.

Compare It with Other HPE SAS Connections

The HPE 493228-002 cable is the shorter DL360 G6/G7 Mini-SAS assembly. Its compact route is different from the 711 mm run provided here. The HPE 498425-001 page covers the spare-number identity for this 28-inch cable, which is useful when service documentation lists the spare rather than the assembly.

The HPE 406596-001 cable belongs inside a StorageWorks 1U tape enclosure, and the HPE 407339-B21 2m cable is designed for external Mini-SAS connectivity. Older tape environments may instead require the HPE 416706-001 10m SCSI cable. These parts share a broad storage purpose but are not interchangeable.

A Practical Spare for Established ProLiant Hardware

New 493228-005 assemblies can be useful for planned repairs or unused service stock. Refurbished units provide another sensible route for mature HPE servers that continue to perform defined workloads. For organisations supporting several G6/G7 systems, documenting both 493228-005 and 498425-001 can also make future parts identification quicker.

Source HPE 493228-005

If your server or storage configuration uses this 711 mm Mini-SAS assembly, Euroland IT Store can help you source the matching HPE part in the available condition. Contact the team when the existing component shows either 493228-005 or its related 498425-001 spare reference.

Maintaining Larger G6/G7 Chassis

The longer 28-inch run makes this assembly particularly relevant where internal components are positioned farther apart than in a compact 1U server. During a storage-controller change or drive-cage repair, the cable may need to be removed before other components can be reached. If it is damaged during that work, a matching 493228-005 assembly restores the original type of SAS connection. This can be a proportionate repair for systems that remain reliable and continue to handle useful workloads.

Useful in a Structured Spares Inventory

Recording both the assembly and spare numbers can make this cable easier to manage in a shared parts inventory. Engineers can identify the number printed on a removed assembly while purchasing teams can work from the service-spare reference. That small administrative detail helps prevent duplicate stock records for what is effectively the same 28-inch Mini-SAS cable family.

Questions About HPE 493228-005

What is HPE 493228-005?

It is a 711 mm / 28-inch internal Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS cable assembly.

What spare number is associated with it?

493228-005 is commonly cross-referenced with HPE spare 498425-001.

Which systems use this cable?

Parts references associate it with several ProLiant G6/G7 and HPE storage configurations, including DL380 G6/G7.

Is it an external Mini-SAS cable?

No. It is an internal cable assembly.

How does it differ from 493228-002?

493228-002 is a shorter Mini-SAS assembly associated with DL360 G6/G7 hardware.

Why might both 493228-005 and 498425-001 appear?

One is used as an assembly number and the other as the corresponding HPE spare reference.