HPE 816284-B21 DL20 Gen9 M.2 & Optical Drive Cable Kit

• M.2 SSD installation – Provides the required cabling for supported M.2 storage configurations in the DL20 Gen9.
• Boot-drive modernization – Helps integrate supported M.2 SSD storage for operating-system or application boot requirements.
• Internal optical-drive installation – Provides the cabling required for supported internal optical disk drive configurations.
• M.2 and ODD configuration – Supports DL20 Gen9 builds requiring both internal M.2 and optical-drive functionality.
• DL20 Gen9 storage upgrades – Enables a compatible server to adopt supported internal storage options without replacing the chassis.
• Server refurbishment – Useful when restoring missing, damaged, or removed internal storage cabling.
• OEM system integration – Provides the HPE-specific cable kit needed when configuring a DL20 Gen9 according to documented options.
• Spare-parts inventory – Gives data-center maintenance teams a specific HPE part number for replacement planning.
• Lifecycle extension – Supports continued use of an existing DL20 Gen9 when additional internal storage functionality is required.
• Configuration standardization – Helps integrators maintain consistent HPE-approved cabling across compatible DL20 Gen9 deployments.

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: 816284-B21
• Product Type: M.2 / Optical Disk Drive Power Cable Kit
• Product Family: HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9
• Supported Server: HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9
• M.2 Support: Yes
• Optical Disk Drive Support: Yes
• M.2 Requirement: HPE identifies kit as mandatory for M.2 SSD support
• ODD Requirement: HPE identifies kit as required for M.2 and/or ODD support
• Cable Application: Internal server storage/optical-drive cabling
• Compatibility: DL20 Gen9 only; verify exact configuration
• M.2 SSD Type: Supported HPE M.2 configuration
• Related M.2 Option: HPE Universal SATA HHHL 3yr Wty M.2 Kit, 878783-B21
• Example Supported M.2 SSD: HPE 480GB SATA 6G M.2 2280, 875498-B21
• Example Supported M.2 SSD: HPE 960GB SATA 6G M.2 2280, 875500-B21
• Optical Drive Options: HPE 9.5mm SATA DVD-ROM, 726536-B21; DVD-RW, 726537-B21
• Server Included: No
• M.2 SSD Included: No
• Optical Drive Included: No
• Primary Purpose: Enable supported internal M.2 and/or ODD configurations

Why Choose This Product?

• Required for documented M.2 support – HPE specifically identifies this cable kit as mandatory for supported M.2 SSD configurations.
• Supports internal ODD configurations – Provides the appropriate cabling for compatible optical-drive installations.
• Purpose-built for DL20 Gen9 – Avoids the uncertainty associated with generic cables in an OEM server configuration.
• Supports storage modernization – Helps add M.2-based internal storage to an existing DL20 Gen9 deployment.
• Useful for both upgrades and repairs – Suitable for new configuration builds, replacement work, and server refurbishment.
• Clear OEM identification – The 816284-B21 SKU simplifies purchasing, inventory management, and part matching.
• Space-efficient internal integration – Designed for the compact DL20 Gen9 chassis rather than an external storage environment.
• Procurement confidence – HPE documentation clearly identifies the part's role, supported server, and M.2/ODD requirement.