HPE DL38X Gen10 Plus x8/x8 Tertiary Riser Kit

The HPE P14581-B21 is a tertiary riser kit that brings new PCI Express x8 capacity to HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus and DL385 Gen10 Plus servers. By opening up extra expansion lanes, it lets administrators add high-speed network adapters, storage controllers, or GPU accelerators without replacing existing hardware.

This kit fits naturally in data centers that need room to grow. A virtualization host that suddenly requires more network throughput, a database node that benefits from an NVMe RAID card, or an edge deployment looking to add a security appliance can all gain the needed connectivity through the additional x8 slots this riser provides.

Integration is straightforward. The riser installs into the server’s designated bay and is detected by the system firmware, so you can move from unpacking to deployment with minimal downtime. Once in place, the server retains its standard profile, keeping rack layouts and airflow planning intact.

The design is compact, and the kit is lightweight. At 25.22 x 24.41 x 7.77 cm and just 0.68 kg, it ships easily, stores neatly, and adds virtually no strain to existing rack power or weight considerations.

• Provides additional PCI Express x8 expansion slots
• Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus, DL380 Gen10 Plus Network Choice, DL385 Gen10 Plus, and DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry servers
• Supports upgrades for network, storage, or accelerator cards
• Dimensions: 25.22 x 24.41 x 7.77 cm; weight: 0.68 kg