HPE P57849-B21 OCP Upgrade Cable Kit

x16 OCP1 and OCP2 cable kit for ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 servers

Key Takeaways

  • Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 server platforms.

  • Internal upgrade cable kit for OCP1 and OCP2 slots.

  • Supports x16 OCP connectivity in two-processor configurations.

About The HPE P57849-B21

The HPE P57849-B21 ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 x16 OCP1 OCP2 2P Upgrade Cable Kit adds the cabling required for expanded OCP connectivity in compatible HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 server configurations. It is designed for systems using two processors and supports the x16 OCP1 and OCP2 upgrade path.

This cable kit connects the server's OCP hardware paths to support compatible OCP network adapter configurations. It is intended for HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 platforms, including the DL325 and DL345 server families. The kit is supplied as a dedicated internal server cable assembly for field upgrades and system configuration changes.

The P57849-B21 is an internal cable expansion accessory rather than a network adapter. It supports OCP1 and OCP2 connectivity in 2P systems and is used when upgrading the server to an x16 OCP configuration.

Key Features

  • HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 internal cable upgrade kit.
  • Supports x16 OCP1 connectivity.
  • Supports OCP2 connectivity.
  • Designed for two-processor server configurations.
  • Enables OCP connectivity upgrades in compatible DL3X5 Gen11 systems.
  • Supports HPE ProLiant DL325 and DL345 Gen11 server families.

Technical Specifications

Part Number P57849-B21
Product Type OCP upgrade cable kit
Cable Function Internal server connectivity upgrade
OCP Configuration OCP1 and OCP2
Link Width x16
Processor Configuration 2P
Compatible Systems HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11
Compatible Server Families HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11 and DL345 Gen11

What is the HPE P57849-B21 cable kit?

The P57849-B21 is an internal OCP upgrade cable kit for HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 servers. It supports x16 OCP1 and OCP2 connectivity in two-processor configurations.

Which servers use the P57849-B21?

The kit is designed for HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 platforms, including the DL325 Gen11 and DL345 Gen11 server families.

What does x16 mean for this OCP cable kit?

The x16 designation identifies the supported OCP connectivity width for the upgrade path. The kit provides cabling for compatible x16 OCP configurations.

Does this kit support OCP1 and OCP2?

Yes. The P57849-B21 is designed for OCP1 and OCP2 connectivity in compatible HPE ProLiant DL3X5 Gen11 systems.

Is the P57849-B21 a network adapter?

No. It is an internal server cable upgrade kit. It provides the cabling needed to support compatible OCP hardware configurations.