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HPE P74716-B21 | ProLiant DL380a Gen12 4EDSFF Direct Attach Cable for NVIDIA GPU

HPE P74716-B21 | ProLiant DL380a Gen12 4EDSFF Direct Attach Cable for NVIDIA GPU

P74716-B21

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Description

The HPE ProLiant DL380a Gen12 4EDSFF Direct Attach Cable is a purpose-built storage connectivity accessory designed for the DL380a Gen12 AI-optimised server platform. It enables direct attach connectivity between the 4EDSFF (E1.S) front drive cage and NVIDIA GPU configurations, activating PCIe Slot 1 for expanded I/O in high-density AI and GPU compute environments. Required when deploying Qty1 of the 4EDSFF Drive Cage (P74712-B21), this cable supports up to 4 EDSFF drives alongside up to 8 double-wide GPU configurations.

Note that this cable cannot be used with SFF NVMe drives, cannot be selected alongside the HPE DL380a Gen12 OCPB Cable Kit, and is mutually exclusive with 4SFF cage configurations and additional OCP cards. It is strictly intended for NVIDIA GPU-focused workloads on the DL380a Gen12 platform. Get it now at iptrading.com.au — authentic hardware, reliable service.

Features

- Enables direct attach EDSFF (E1.S) drive connectivity optimised for NVIDIA GPU workloads
- Activates PCIe Slot 1 for expanded I/O in AI/GPU server configurations
- Required when selecting the 4EDSFF Drive Cage in DL380a Gen12 build-outs
- Supports up to 4 EDSFF drives with up to 8 double-wide GPU configurations
- Designed specifically for the HPE DL380a Gen12 AI-optimised 4U rack server platform
- Purpose-built for high-density NVIDIA GPU compute environments

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
Extended Warranty Options via IP Trading:
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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Part Number: P74716-B21
- Compatible Server: HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12
- Drive Cage Compatibility: 4EDSFF Drive Cage (P74712-B21)
- Drive Support: 4x EDSFF (E1.S) drives
- Activates PCIe Slot 1 when installed
- Supports up to 8 double-wide GPU configurations
- Incompatible with SFF NVMe drives
- Cannot be combined with HPE DL380a Gen12 OCPB Cable Kit
- Mutually exclusive with 4SFF cage configurations
- When selected, no additional OCP card can be configured

FAQs

Q: What server is the P74716-B21 cable compatible with?
A: This cable is designed exclusively for the HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 server. It is not compatible with other ProLiant server generations or platforms.

Q: What drive cage does this cable work with?
A: The P74716-B21 is required when selecting the HPE 4EDSFF Drive Cage (P74712-B21) in a DL380a Gen12 configuration. It supports up to 4 EDSFF (E1.S) form factor drives.

Q: Can I use this cable with SFF NVMe drives?
A: No. This cable cannot be used with SFF NVMe drives. It is specifically designed for EDSFF (E1.S) drive connectivity in NVIDIA GPU-optimised configurations.

Q: Are there any configuration conflicts I should be aware of?
A: Yes. This cable cannot be selected alongside the HPE DL380a Gen12 OCPB Cable Kit, a 4SFF cage, or any additional OCP cards. It is mutually exclusive with those options in the DL380a Gen12 configuration.

Q: What does this cable enable in an AI server build?
A: When installed, this cable activates PCIe Slot 1 on the DL380a Gen12, enabling expanded I/O for NVIDIA GPU configurations. It supports up to 8 double-wide GPUs alongside 4 EDSFF drives, making it ideal for high-density AI and ML compute workloads.

Q: Can I purchase this cable in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. The HPE P74716-B21 is available through iptrading.com.au, your Australian B2B source for authentic HPE hardware. Contact the team for pricing, availability, and configuration advice.

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