HPE P72603-B21 | ProLiant DL360 Gen12 2SFF x4 Stacking Box 3/4/5 Rear OCP SlotA Cable Kit

Q: What server is this cable kit compatible with?
A: This cable kit is designed exclusively for the HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 rack server. It is not compatible with earlier DL360 generations or other ProLiant server models.

Q: Which drive backplane boxes does this kit support?
A: This cable kit supports the 2SFF stacking x4 backplane located in Box 3, Box 4, or Box 5 of the DL360 Gen12 chassis.

Q: What drive types are supported with this cable kit?
A: The kit enables connectivity for 2SFF 24G x4 TriMode U.3 and NVMe drives via the rear OCP Slot A controller interface using a PCIe 5.0 x4 connection.

Q: Does this cable kit support hot-plug drives?
A: Yes, the cable kit supports hot-plug capable backplane connectivity, allowing drives connected via this kit to be hot-swapped in supported configurations.

Q: Can I purchase this HPE cable kit in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes, IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an authorised Australian HPE reseller. The P72603-B21 cable kit is stocked and available for fast dispatch to customers across Australia.

Q: Is any additional hardware or controller required to use this cable kit?
A: Yes, this cable kit requires a compatible OCP NIC 3.0 Slot A controller to be installed in the DL360 Gen12. The kit provides the physical cable connection between the backplane and the rear OCP Slot A interface — the controller must be sourced separately.