HPE 1U RM 2M USB 3.0 RDX Cable KIT - P03819-B21

HPE P03819-B21 1U Rack-Mount 2M USB 3.0 RDX Cable Kit

Overview

The P03819-B21 is HPE's purpose-built cable kit for connecting an external RDX removable disk backup drive to a 1U rack-mount server chassis over USB 3.0. At 2 meters, the cable provides enough reach to route cleanly from a rack-mounted host to an RDX dock positioned within the same rack or on an adjacent shelf — without improvising with generic cables that may lack the shielding or connector retention needed in a production server environment. This kit is the correct accessory when your RDX deployment requires a tidy, supported cable path rather than an off-the-shelf USB cord.

Compatibility

Designed for use with HPE RDX removable disk backup systems in 1U rack-mount configurations. Compatible with HPE ProLiant rack servers that expose a rear or internal USB 3.0 port, paired with HPE RDX USB 3.0 docking stations (such as the HPE RDX USB 3.0 Internal Disk Backup System family). Verify your specific ProLiant generation and RDX dock model against HPE's QuickSpecs for the dock to confirm cable compatibility before ordering. USB 3.0 is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 hosts, but throughput will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds on older ports — relevant if your server predates USB 3.0 availability on that platform.

Installation Notes

Route the 2M cable through the rack's cable management arm or side channel to avoid strain on the USB connector at the dock. Secure at regular intervals to prevent sag or accidental disconnection during cartridge swaps. No tools are required for the cable connection itself, but confirm the USB port on the host is not obscured by adjacent expansion cards or blanking panels before finalizing rack layout.