This HP 381868-017 delivers SATA Cables functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include form factor of 23-inch, interface of SATA. Common deployment scenarios include enterprise data-center, server-room, and managed-service-provider environments where matched-OEM-part procurement is required for warranty and compliance continuity. Pro Disk Network sources the 381868-017 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The 381868-017 is a HP sata cables component with form factor 23-inch, interface SATA. Pricing on the 381868-017 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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The 381868-017 is a HP sata cables part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 381868-017 ship?
If in stock, the 381868-017 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 381868-017 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Production Deployment — Drop-in part for production enterprise infrastructure. Pre-tested and inspected before shipment.
Replacement / Spare — Hot-spare or RMA replacement keeping installed base running while OEM warranty is processed.
Lab / Dev / Test — Identical part for non-production validation environments. Cost-effective using refurbished tier.
Capacity Expansion — Adding capacity to an existing deployment without disturbing the production baseline.
What is the 381868-017?
The 381868-017 is a HP network cable assembly with form factor 23-inch and interface SATA, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 381868-017
Pros
Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class
Cons
Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis
Frequently Asked Questions about 381868-017
Is the 381868-017 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 381868-017 as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 381868-017 fit my system?
The 381868-017 is a HP sata cables part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 381868-017 ship?
If in stock, the 381868-017 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 381868-017?
New 381868-017 units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 381868-017?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 381868 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
381868-001 — 381868-001 - HP 13-inch 7-Pin SATA Cable for ProLiant ML110 Server — $54.40
381868-002 — 381868-002 - HP SATA Cable for ProLiant ML110 Server — $54.40
381868-003 — 381868-003 - HP 7-Pin 10-inch SATA Hard Drive Cable — $54.40
381868-004 — 381868-004 - HP DC5750S 14-inch 7-Pin SATA Cable — $54.40
381868-006 — 381868-006 - HP 7-Pin 18-inch SATA Hard Drive Cable — $54.40
381868-006-L20 — 381868-006-L20 - HP 18-inch Right Angled SATA Cable for ProLiant DL180 G9 Server — $91.92
381868-009 — 381868-009 - HP 24-inch SATA Cable for Compaq Business dc7700 — $54.40
381868-014 — 381868-014 - HP Dc7600s 17-inch SATA Cable — $45.95
381868-015 — 381868-015 - HP 7-Pin 18-inch SATA Cable with 90-degree Connector — $54.40
381868-016 — 381868-016 - HP 25-inch Right Angle 7-Pin SATA Cable — $54.40
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: SATA Cables
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The 381868-017 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the 381868-017 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the 381868-017 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.