HPE P55020-B21 Backplane Kit

8SFF Tri-Mode U.3 backplane for ProLiant DL365 Gen11

Key Takeaways

  • Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 servers.

  • Supports eight 2.5-inch small form factor drive bays.

  • Tri-Mode U.3 connectivity supports SATA, SAS, and NVMe drives.

About The HPE P55020-B21

The HPE P55020-B21 is an 8SFF Tri-Mode U.3 backplane kit for the HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 server. It provides the drive-side connection for eight small form factor storage bays in a compact 2.5-inch drive layout.

This x1 backplane supports Tri-Mode storage connectivity for SATA, SAS, and NVMe U.3 drives using HPE Basic Carrier drives. It is configured as a BC FIO backplane kit for compatible DL365 Gen11 storage assemblies and front I/O arrangements.

The backplane integrates the installed drives with the server storage controller or HBA. It is suitable for expanding or replacing the storage backplane in an HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 system configured with eight SFF drive bays.

Key Features

  • HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 storage backplane kit.
  • Eight small form factor drive positions.
  • Tri-Mode U.3 support for SATA, SAS, and NVMe drives.
  • Supports HPE Basic Carrier drive configurations.
  • x1 backplane design for compatible storage assemblies.
  • BC FIO configuration for supported front I/O layouts.

Technical Specifications

Part Number P55020-B21
Manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Product Type Backplane kit
Backplane Type Tri-Mode U.3
Drive Bay Support 8SFF
Form Factor 2.5-inch small form factor
Interface Support SATA, SAS, and NVMe
Carrier Support Basic Carrier
Compatible System HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11

What is the HPE P55020-B21?

The HPE P55020-B21 is an 8SFF Tri-Mode U.3 backplane kit for the HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 server.

How many drives does this backplane support?

The backplane supports eight small form factor drive bays in a 2.5-inch layout.

Which drive interfaces are supported?

Its Tri-Mode U.3 design supports SATA, SAS, and NVMe drives.

Does the P55020-B21 support HPE Basic Carrier drives?

Yes. The kit is designed for HPE Basic Carrier drive configurations.

Which server uses this backplane kit?

The P55020-B21 is designed for compatible HPE ProLiant DL365 Gen11 storage configurations.