HPE P35416-B21 ProLiant DL380 Gen10+ 3-Port x8 SlimSAS Security Kit

Overview

The HPE P35416-B21 is a three-port x8 SlimSAS security kit designed specifically for the ProLiant DL380 Gen10+ platform. It provides the physical hardware needed to lock down and secure SlimSAS cable routing in high-density storage and compute configurations where cable management and physical security of internal interconnects are operational requirements. At 1.81 lb, this kit ships as a discrete add-on component — not bundled with the base server — so it must be ordered separately when your deployment requires secured SlimSAS connectivity on the DL380 Gen10+.

Compatibility

Designed for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10+ server platform. The x8 SlimSAS interface targets the DL380 Gen10+'s internal storage backplane and expansion connectivity architecture. Verify your specific DL380 Gen10+ configuration and backplane option against HPE's compatibility matrix before ordering — SlimSAS kit variants differ by port count and lane width, and installing the wrong kit risks mismatched connectors. This kit is not interchangeable with DL380 Gen10 (non-Plus) or other ProLiant generations. For broader server accessory requirements on the DL380 platform, confirm the target backplane option code in your server's configuration record.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed inside the server chassis with the system powered down and grounded. SlimSAS connectors are keyed but fragile — seat them fully without forcing. Refer to the HPE DL380 Gen10+ Maintenance and Service Guide for torque specifications on any captive fasteners and the correct cable routing path for secured configurations. No special tooling beyond a standard Phillips screwdriver is typically required, but confirm against your chassis revision.