HPE DL3XX GEN11 CPU2/OCP2 X8 Enable KIT - P48830-B21

HPE P48830-B21 DL3XX Gen11 CPU2/OCP2 x8 Enable Kit

Overview

The HPE P48830-B21 is an internal enable kit designed for HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 servers. It activates the second CPU socket (CPU2) and the associated OCP (Open Compute Project) network adapter slot at x8 PCIe bandwidth — a hardware prerequisite when expanding a single-socket DL3XX Gen11 deployment to dual-socket configuration. Without this kit installed, the CPU2 socket and its downstream OCP2 slot remain electrically inactive regardless of processor installation, making P48830-B21 a required line item any time a second processor is added to a previously single-CPU system.

Compatibility

This kit is designed for the HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 server family. The designation covers the DL320 Gen11, DL325 Gen11, DL360 Gen11, and DL380 Gen11 platforms where CPU2 and OCP2 slot activation is required. Confirm your specific server model and existing configuration against HPE's QuickSpecs for the target platform before ordering — slot enable kits are platform-specific and not interchangeable across generations or chassis variants.

Installation Notes

Installation requires powering down the server and following HPE's standard internal hardware procedure for the DL3XX Gen11 chassis. The kit enables the CPU2 and OCP2 x8 interconnect path; a compatible Gen11 processor and an OCP 3.0 adapter (sold separately) are still required to populate those slots and bring them online. Consult the server's Maintenance and Service Guide for exact slot sequencing and any torque or connector-seating requirements specific to your chassis revision.