HPE P71422-B21 | ProLiant DL320 Gen12 8SFF x4 U.2 Direct Attach Cable Kit

Q: What server is this cable kit designed for?
A: This cable kit (P71422-B21) is designed exclusively for the HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen12 server. It is not a universal component and should only be used with this specific platform.

Q: How many drives does this cable kit support?
A: The kit supports up to 8 Small Form Factor (SFF) NVMe U.2 drives via x4 PCIe direct attach lanes.

Q: What backplane kit does this cable pair with?
A: This cable kit (P71422-B21) is designed to work in conjunction with the HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 8SFF x4 NVMe U.2 Backplane Kit (P71421-B21) for a complete direct attach NVMe storage configuration.

Q: What interface does this cable kit use?
A: It uses U.2 NVMe over PCIe x4 direct attach — providing high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity between NVMe storage devices and the server backplane without an intervening storage controller.

Q: Can I purchase this cable kit in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller stocking HPE server accessories including this cable kit. Orders are dispatched across Australia with fast delivery options available.

Q: Is this cable kit required when adding NVMe U.2 drives to the DL320 Gen12?
A: Yes, if you are configuring your DL320 Gen12 with the 8SFF x4 U.2 direct attach backplane (P71421-B21), this cable kit is the required internal cabling component to complete the NVMe direct attach storage connection.