| Product Type | Server Drive Upgrade Kits |
| Form Factor | SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Compatible Server Model | HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 |
| Midplane Type | U.3 x1 |
| Drive Bays Supported | 8 x SFF |
| Weight | 7.438 lbs. |
| Power Supply Required | Power provided by compatible server backplane |
| Part Number | P55086-B21 |
| UPC | 190017604169 |
HPE DL385 G11 8SFF TM U.3 x1 Mid BP Kit

Key Benefits
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- Ideal for public sector deployments due to TAA compliance.
- Enhances server flexibility and storage expansion in HPE DL385 Gen11 environments.
- Manufactured in the United States, supporting local and quality-assured sourcing.
Product Overview
The HPE DL385 G11 8SFF TM U.3 x1 Mid BP Kit enhances HPE Gen11 servers with SFF U.3 midplane compatibility. Its 13.12” x 23.62” x 7.5” dimensions and 7.438 lbs. weight reflect a rugged, rack-integrated design ideal for demanding enterprise applications. Manufactured in the United States with TAA compliance, this kit fits regulatory procurement needs while ensuring high-quality server performance upgrades.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 13.12 Inch |
| Depth | 23.62 Inch |
| Height | 7.5 Inch |
| Mounting Type | Rack Integratable (within compatible server chassis) |
| Chassis Integration | Mid-chassis U.3 backplane expansion |
| Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Supported Management Platforms | HPE iLO 6, HPE InfoSight, HPE OneView (via host system) |
| Licensing Required | No license required for backplane operation |
| Integration with HPE OneView | Yes (via system-level integration) |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | U.3 (12Gb/s SAS / NVMe / SATA) |
| Backplane Interface | Tri-mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) |
| Hot Swap Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| REACH Compliance | Yes |
| WEEE Compliance | Yes |
| CE Certified | Yes |
| UL Listed | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Tamper-Proof Design | Yes, when integrated in HPE chassis |
| Secure Boot Support | Enabled at host platform level |
| Firmware Protection | Secure firmware updates via host system management |