HPE Secondary Riser Kit for ProLiant DL380 Gen11
The HPE Secondary Riser Kit is engineered for data center administrators and IT professionals who need to maximize PCIe expansion capabilities in their HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Network Choice servers. This riser card accessory delivers additional I/O flexibility by providing a secondary riser position, enabling you to install more network adapters, storage controllers, and accelerators without compromising server performance. Ideal for organizations scaling their infrastructure with demanding workloads, this kit extends your server's expansion potential while maintaining HPE's reliability standards.
Key Features
- Secondary riser card position for ProLiant DL380 Gen11 servers
- Supports additional PCIe adapter installations
- Enhances server I/O flexibility and expansion capacity
- Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Network Choice configurations
- Manufactured by Hewlett Packard Enterprise for guaranteed compatibility
- Enables multi-adapter deployments for networking and storage solutions
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
K2R11AR |
| Product Type |
Riser Card Kit |
| Compatibility |
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Network Choice |
| Function |
Secondary Riser Position for PCIe Expansion |
| Application |
Server I/O Expansion and Adapter Support |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE Secondary Riser Kit used for?
The HPE Secondary Riser Kit provides an additional riser card position in ProLiant DL380 Gen11 servers, allowing you to install more PCIe adapters such as network interface cards, storage controllers, and accelerators to expand your server's I/O capabilities.
Is this riser card compatible with all ProLiant DL380 models?
This secondary riser kit is specifically designed for HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Network Choice servers. Compatibility is limited to supported Gen11 configurations, so verify your server model before purchasing.
How does the secondary riser card improve server performance?
By adding a secondary riser position, this kit enables you to deploy multiple high-performance adapters simultaneously, reducing bottlenecks and improving throughput for networking, storage, and compute-intensive workloads in your data center.
What PCIe adapters can I install in the secondary riser?
The secondary riser card supports standard PCIe adapters including network interface cards (NICs), SAS/SATA controllers, NVMe adapters, and GPU accelerators, depending on your ProLiant DL380 Gen11 configuration and power availability.
