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Description

HPE P55084-B21 Backplane Kit

Overview

The HPE P55084-B21 is a backplane kit designed to expand storage connectivity for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 servers. This specific configuration supports 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) U.2 drives, enabling higher density storage deployments for data-intensive applications or enhanced surveillance recording capacity.

Compatibility

This backplane kit is engineered exclusively for the HPE DL385 Gen11 server platform. It is designed to integrate with the 8SFF (Small Form Factor) drive bays within that chassis, providing direct U.2 x4 connectivity for NVMe or SAS SSDs.

Installation Notes

Installation requires opening the server chassis and physically connecting the backplane to the motherboard and drive bays. Ensure the server is powered down and properly grounded before proceeding. Refer to the HPE DL385 Gen11 server documentation for detailed installation procedures specific to backplane upgrades.

What's in the Box

  • 1x HPE P55084-B21 Backplane Kit
Specifications
Weight: 1.40 lb
Country Origin: CN,CZ,JP,MX,SG,US
Country Of Origin: CN,CZ,JP,MX,SG,US
Unspsc Code: 43211600
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.hpe.com
Product Name: DL385 Gen11 8SFF TM U.2 x4 BC BP Kit
Type: Backplane Kit
Recommended Usage: Server
Compatibility: HPE DL385 Gen11 Server
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HPE DL385 GEN11 8SFF TM U.2 X4 BC BP KIT - P55084-B21

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