HPE P56074-B21 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 x16/x16/x16 Secondary Cable Kit

HPE P56074-B21 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 x16/x16/x16 Secondary Cable Kit

The HPE P56074-B21 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 x16/x16/x16 Secondary Cable Kit is a specialized connectivity solution designed to expand PCIe configuration flexibility and optimize performance within HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 servers. Engineered for enterprise-grade infrastructure environments, this cable kit enables advanced riser and expansion configurations required for high-performance workloads such as AI acceleration, data analytics, virtualization, and enterprise storage solutions.

This secondary cable kit supports x16/x16/x16 PCIe connectivity architecture, allowing organizations to maximize bandwidth availability and improve data throughput across expansion cards, GPUs, storage controllers, and networking adapters. With seamless compatibility for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Network Choice servers, the kit ensures stable signal integrity and reliable system operation under demanding enterprise workloads.

The P56074-B21 cable kit is essential when deploying additional PCIe risers or advanced hardware configurations. Without this secondary cable kit, certain PCIe slots may remain unavailable, limiting server expansion capabilities. Integrating this kit unlocks full functionality and ensures the server platform can operate at its intended performance level.

According to product specifications, the cable kit is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 platforms and is delivered as a packaged unit with enterprise-quality components ensuring durability and long-term reliability.

For modern data centers that require scalable infrastructure, this accessory plays a critical role in supporting advanced hardware deployment strategies and maintaining efficient system architecture.

Key Features

• Designed for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 servers

• Supports x16/x16/x16 PCIe connectivity architecture

• Enables additional PCIe riser and expansion configurations

• Improves bandwidth and data transfer performance

• Enterprise-grade signal integrity and reliability

• Essential for GPU, storage, and networking expansion

• Seamless integration with HPE server hardware ecosystem

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

• Part Number: P56074-B21

• Product Type: Secondary Cable Kit

• Connectivity: x16/x16/x16 PCIe

• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Network Choice

• Weight: Approx. 0.3 kg

• Package Quantity: 1 Kit

Why This Cable Kit Is Important

When deploying advanced server configurations, PCIe bandwidth and slot availability become critical factors. The HPE secondary cable kit ensures:

• Full utilization of PCIe expansion slots

• Improved scalability for enterprise workloads

• Reliable hardware integration

• Optimal airflow and internal cable routing

• Reduced installation complexity

Organizations implementing GPU acceleration, high-speed networking, or NVMe storage infrastructures will particularly benefit from this accessory.

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