HPE DL385 G11 8SFF X4 NVME PCIE CBL KIT - P57856-B21

HPE P57856-B21 PCIe NVMe Cable Kit

Overview

The HPE P57856-B21 is a PCIe NVMe cable kit designed to facilitate the installation of NVMe drives within specific HPE ProLiant server configurations. This kit provides the necessary cabling to connect NVMe storage devices to the server's PCIe bus, enabling high-speed data transfer essential for demanding workloads like video analytics, large dataset processing, or VMS recording backends. It ensures a direct, high-bandwidth connection.

Compatibility

This cable kit is specifically designed for use with HPE ProLiant DL385 G11 servers configured with an 8SFF (Small Form Factor) chassis and requiring NVMe connectivity via a PCIe interface. It is not a universal NVMe cabling solution and requires verification against your specific server model's configuration guide.

Installation Notes

The HPE P57856-B21 cable kit requires installation within the server chassis, connecting to designated PCIe slots and drive bays. Ensure the server is powered off and properly grounded before installation. The weight of the kit is 0.90 lbs, which is nominal for server components and does not typically impact rack stability.