HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 CPU2 to OCP2 x8 Enablement Kit P48830-B21

Description

HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 CPU2 to OCP2 x8 Enablement Kit (P48830-B21)

The HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 CPU2 to OCP2 x8 Enablement Kit (P48830-B21) is designed to expand network connectivity capabilities in supported HPE ProLiant DL300-series Gen11 servers. This kit enables an additional OCP 2.0 x8 slot when a secondary processor (CPU2) is installed, providing greater flexibility for high-speed networking and expansion modules.

Ideal for data-center environments requiring scalable connectivity, this kit allows administrators to easily add additional OCP network adapters to support increasing bandwidth demands, virtualization, storage acceleration, and cloud workloads.

Key Features

Enhanced Expansion Support

• Activates an additional OCP2 x8 slot when CPU2 is installed

• Helps scale network capacity on DL3XX Gen11 platforms

Increased Performance Flexibility

• Supports OCP2 network adapters for high-bandwidth data connectivity

• Ideal for virtualization, cloud, and performance-intensive workloads

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen11

• Purpose-built for select DL300-series Gen11 servers

• Ensures seamless compatibility and reliable integration

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

This kit is designed for:

• HPE ProLiant DL300-series Gen11 platforms
  (Refer to official HPE documentation for exact model validation)

Use Cases

• Multi-port network expansion

• High-density virtualization

• Cloud infrastructure scaling

• High-bandwidth workloads

Benefits

• Expandable network performance

• Supports additional OCP network adapters

• Maximizes server connectivity

• Ensures scalable architecture for future growth

Trusted Sources

HPE Official Product Information:
https://www.hpe.com