HPE P48830-B21 – DL3XX Gen11 CPU2 to OCP2 x8 Enablement Kit

HPE P48830-B21 – DL3XX Gen11 CPU2 to OCP2 x8 Enablement Kit

Overview

HPE P48830-B21 is a platform-specific enablement kit designed for HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 servers. It enables connectivity between the second CPU and the OCP2 x8 slot, allowing the system to support additional network interface capabilities.

It is used in enterprise server configurations where expanded networking performance and OCP-based adapter support is required. The kit ensures correct hardware routing and system compatibility for OCP NIC deployment in Gen11 architectures.

It is deployed in HPE DL380 Gen11 and related DL3XX Gen11 systems during server build or upgrade processes. Installation is performed as part of validated HPE configuration procedures to ensure proper system initialization.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

• Enabling OCP NIC slot functionality in Gen11 servers
• CPU2-to-OCP network expansion setups
• Data center server network scalability upgrades
• High-performance enterprise networking configurations

Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen11 server platforms, including DL380 Gen11 configurations where OCP2 x8 network expansion is supported. Compatibility depends on chassis layout, CPU configuration, and OCP NIC slot availability within Gen11 architecture.