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Description

HPE P55086-B21 Concise Descriptor

Overview

The HPE P55086-B21 is a mid-body drive cage kit designed to expand storage capacity in specific HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 servers. This accessory provides the physical framework and backplane connections necessary to install up to eight 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) U.3 drives, enabling denser storage configurations for data-intensive applications or expanded surveillance recording capacity.

Compatibility

This kit is specifically designed for the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 server series. It is intended for use in configurations requiring a mid-body drive bay expansion.

Installation Notes

Installation requires opening the server chassis and mounting the cage assembly into the designated mid-body bay. Ensure proper seating of the backplane connectors to the server motherboard. The kit is designed for integration within the specified server model's internal architecture.

What's in the Box

  • 1x HPE P55086-B21 8SFF U.3 Mid-Body Drive Cage Kit
Specifications
Weight: 3.37 lb
Country Origin: US
Country Of Origin: US
Unspsc Code: 43211600
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HPE DL385 G11 8SFF TM U.3 X1 MID BP KIT - P55086-B21

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