HPE 874577-B21 – ML350 Gen10 Slimline ODD Bay & Support Cable Kit

HPE 874577-B21 – ML350 Gen10 Slimline ODD Bay & Support Cable Kit

Overview

The HPE 874577-B21 is a slimline Optical Disk Drive (ODD) bay and support cable kit designed for HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 servers. It provides the mechanical structure and cabling required to install a slimline optical drive inside the server chassis.

It is used to enable internal DVD or DVD-RW drive support in supported ML350 Gen10 configurations. The kit ensures proper mounting alignment and connectivity between the optical drive and the system board.

This component is installed inside the ML350 Gen10 chassis and integrates into the server’s internal accessory layout. It is not a standalone device and functions only as a supporting hardware assembly.

It is typically used in enterprise environments where physical media access is still required for OS installation, firmware updates, or legacy application support.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 servers where slimline optical drive functionality is required. Common in enterprise and service environments needing OS installation via DVD media, offline firmware deployment, or legacy software support.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 server platforms requiring slimline optical drive installation. Designed for integration into ML350 Gen10 chassis accessory architecture.