HPE P59431-B21 | ProLiant DL36X Gen11 Rear Serial Port Cable Kit

Q: Which servers is the P59431-B21 compatible with?
A: The HPE ProLiant DL36X Gen11 Rear Serial Port Cable Kit (P59431-B21) is designed and validated specifically for HPE ProLiant DL36X Gen11 rack servers. It is not guaranteed to be compatible with earlier Gen10 or Gen10 Plus platforms.

Q: What does this cable kit enable?
A: This kit provides rear serial port connectivity on the ProLiant DL36X Gen11 chassis, enabling serial-based server management, console access, and communication with serial devices — useful in data centre and enterprise environments.

Q: Is this a genuine HPE part?
A: Yes, P59431-B21 is a genuine HPE accessory, manufactured to HPE specifications for use with ProLiant Gen11 servers. It is sold new and backed by HPE's standard accessory warranty.

Q: Do I need any additional hardware or software to use this cable kit?
A: The cable kit is a hardware-only accessory that installs directly into the DL36X Gen11 chassis rear panel. No additional software is required — serial management is handled by the server's firmware or OS-level serial console configuration.

Q: Can I purchase this in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian-owned and operated B2B IT hardware reseller, in business since 2001. You can order the P59431-B21 directly through our website for delivery across Australia.

Q: Why would I need a rear serial port on my ProLiant DL36X Gen11?
A: Rear serial ports are commonly used for out-of-band server management, console redirection, and connecting legacy serial devices or terminal servers. In environments without full iLO licensing or where serial access is preferred, this kit provides a reliable physical management interface.