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 |