Product Type | Server Drive Upgrade Kits |
Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) |
Compatible Server Platform | HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 |
Backplane Type | U.3 x1 |
Drive Bays Supported | Up to 8 SFF drive bays |
Power Requirements | Supplied via host server backplane |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Weight | 3.089 lbs. |
HPE DL385 Gen11 8SFF TM U.3 x1 BC BP Kit


Key Benefits

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- Enables scalable and efficient storage upgrades on HPE DL385 Gen11 servers
- Compact and lightweight design simplifies installation and minimizes chassis space usage
- TAA compliance and U.S. manufacturing meet regulatory demands for government and enterprise contracts
Product Overview
The HPE DL385 Gen11 8SFF TM U.3 x1 BC BP Kit is a server drive upgrade kit tailored for the HPE DL385 Gen11 platform. It supports Small Form Factor (SFF) drives using a U.3 x1 backplane and offers a compact form factor that fits seamlessly into existing server chassis. The unit is TAA compliant and manufactured in the United States, aligning with regulatory procurement standards. With its lightweight design and upgrade capabilities, this kit provides both operational scalability and ease of integration into enterprise environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 11.26 Inch |
Depth | 15.51 Inch |
Height | 6.75 Inch |
Mounting Type | Tool-less tray-less chassis integration |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Passive cooling - airflow provided by host system |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Compatibility | Integrated into HPE iLO and HPE InfoSight via server platform |
Licensing Required | No license required for backplane usage |
Software Defined Support | Supports software-defined storage via host system configuration |
Interfaces
Drive Interface | U.3 (Tri-mode: NVMe, SAS, SATA) |
Number of Drive Connectors | 8 |
Interface Speed | Up to 12 Gb/s (SAS), 6 Gb/s (SATA), 32 Gb/s (PCIe Gen4 NVMe) |
Connector Type | Mini-SAS HD (Internal) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Halogen Free | Yes |
Product Code (UPC) | 190017604121 |
Manufacturer Part Number | P55082-B21 |
Brand | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
Packaging | OEM bare pack |
Advanced Security Features
Drive Authentication Support | Supported via HPE Smart Array controllers |
Encryption Drive Compatibility | Compatible with Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) |
Tamper Evident Design | Yes |