HPE P60013-B21 DL560 Gen11 12EDSFF x4 BOX3 2P DAC Assembly
The HPE P60013-B21 is a factory-configured direct attach cable (DAC) and backplane assembly designed for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 server platform. Specifically engineered for the 12EDSFF (E1.S) drive bay configuration in BOX3, it provides the physical interconnect layer between the 2-port controller and the EDSFF drive slots in that zone — a targeted fit component, not a universal part.
If you are expanding or replacing the internal storage interconnect in a DL560 G11 build, confirm your BOX position (BOX3 specifically) and port count requirement (2P) before ordering. HPE's DL560 G11 backplane ecosystem is position- and topology-specific; the wrong BOX variant will not seat correctly and will not present drives to the controller.
Integration and Compatibility
The P60013-B21 (often searched as P60013 B21) is designed exclusively for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 chassis. EDSFF (E1.S) form-factor drives are required — this assembly does not support 2.5" SFF or 3.5" LFF drive populations. Verify your HPE QuickSpecs configuration guide for DL560 Gen11 to confirm BOX3 slot assignment and controller pairing before deployment.
Country of origin is listed as BL/BR per distribution records. UNSPSC commodity code 26121607 classifies this part under the electronic components and accessories category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What server platform is the P60013-B21 compatible with?
A: The P60013-B21 is designed for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 server. It is not a universal DAC assembly and should not be assumed compatible with other ProLiant generations or chassis.
Q: What drive form factor does this assembly support?
A: This assembly is configured for 12 EDSFF (E1.S) drives. Standard 2.5" SFF or 3.5" LFF drives are not compatible with this backplane.
Q: Which BOX position does the P60013-B21 occupy in the DL560 Gen11?
A: This part is designated for BOX3 in the DL560 Gen11 chassis. HPE's backplane topology is position-specific — confirm BOX assignment in your QuickSpecs before ordering.
Q: Is the P60013-B21 a new, factory-original part?
A: Yes. This part is sourced as factory-new through commercial distribution channels — no refurbished or pulled units.
The P60013-B21 is one of those parts that looks interchangeable until it isn't — HPE's DL560 Gen11 backplane architecture assigns specific DAC assemblies to specific BOX positions, and BOX3 with 12 EDSFF slots and a 2-port controller interface is exactly what this part covers. Swapping in a BOX1 or BOX2 variant voids the fit and the controller mapping.
Technical Highlights:
- 12 EDSFF (E1.S) Slots: the E1.S form factor is HPE's density play in Gen11 — more NVMe spindles per U than 2.5" SFF, relevant for all-flash storage pools in compute-heavy configs.
- 2-Port DAC Interface: dual-port connectivity to the storage controller means the backplane isn't a single-path bottleneck — important for availability in production workloads.
- BOX3 Designation: positional specificity is the defining constraint here; the assembly is keyed to slot location, not just drive count. Confirm chassis bay layout before purchasing.
Deployment Considerations:
- Cross-reference HPE QuickSpecs for the DL560 Gen11 to verify which storage controller pairs with BOX3 — not all controller SKUs address all BOX positions.
- Evidence on this part is limited to distribution-level attributes; for full installation torque specs, cable routing, and firmware pairing requirements, consult the HPE DL560 Gen11 Maintenance and Service Guide directly from HPE's support portal before installation.
Correct fit for a DL560 Gen11 build where BOX3 EDSFF expansion is the specific gap — not a substitute for BOX1 or BOX2 variants in the same chassis family.
