HPE 826700-B21 DL38X Gen10 x16 Tertiary PCIe Riser Kit No Fan

• AI inference servers adding a dedicated GPU in the tertiary slot
• Virtualization hosts installing an extra high-speed network adapter
• Database platforms deploying low-latency fabric or NVMe controllers
• Media processing nodes requiring professional accelerator cards
• Hybrid cloud edge systems expanding 25/40/100GbE connectivity
• Financial systems adding ultra-low latency trading adapters
• Research clusters supporting specialized compute accelerators
• Private cloud platforms maximizing I/O without new servers
• Content delivery nodes installing high-throughput storage HBAs
• Disaster recovery sites adding redundant high-bandwidth cards

• One PCIe x16 full-height full-length expansion slot
• Designed for tertiary riser position in DL380 Gen10
• Supports full-length high-performance cards and GPUs
• Genuine HPE option for validated server compatibility
• Enables additional networking storage or accelerator cards
• Compact kit without fans included
• Facilitates infrastructure modernization of existing Gen10 fleets
• Improves operational efficiency through denser I/O capacity
• Supports business continuity with extra adapter options
• Scalable expansion within chassis limits
• Full x16 bandwidth for maximum card performance
• Extends useful life of ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers
• Compatible with DL380 Gen10 Base Entry Performance and High Performance models

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: 826700-B21
• SKU: 826700-B21
• Product Type: Tertiary Riser Kit
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe x16
• Slot Type: Full-height Full-length
• Location: Tertiary riser
• Compatible Servers: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 DL38X Gen10
• Notes: No Fan included
• Bus Width: x16

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the 826700-B21 when they need one additional full x16 PCIe slot in the tertiary position of DL380 Gen10 servers. It provides focused high-bandwidth expansion for GPUs or adapters with less complexity than multi-slot risers. Validated HPE compatibility and strong ROI through extended server lifecycle make it a practical choice for scaling virtualization AI and hybrid workloads without full platform replacement.