HPE 872257-B21 DL560 Gen10 2-Port 4-NVMe Slimline Tertiary Riser Kit

• Brand: HPE
• HPE Option Part Number: 872257-B21
• Product Name: HPE DL560 Gen10 2-port 4 NVMe Slimline Tertiary Riser Kit
• Product Type: Tertiary riser kit
• Supported Server: HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10
• Riser Position: Tertiary
• Number of NVMe Connections: 2
• Storage Technology: NVMe
• Bus Width: x8 per NVMe connection
• Connector / Form Factor: Slimline
• Processor Association: Processor 2
• Processor Requirement: Secondary/tertiary risers require a system populated with at least 2 processors
• PCIe Technology Listed for These NVMe Connections: NVMe x8 Slimline; HPE's QuickSpecs do not identify these two connections as conventional PCIe expansion slots
• Power Supply: Not a power-supply option; HPE lists server power supplies separately
• Fan: No fan specification is identified by HPE for this riser kit
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10, 2+ processor configuration
• HPE Product Family Position: DL560 Gen10 I/O Expansion Options

Why Choose This Product?

• Expand Existing Server Capacity – Adds NVMe connectivity to a compatible HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 without replacing the complete server platform.
• Two NVMe Connections – Provides two NVMe x8 Slimline connections, making it suitable for storage-intensive configurations requiring additional NVMe connectivity.
• Designed for DL560 Gen10 – Purpose-built for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10, helping buyers select a platform-specific expansion component.
• Supports Two-Processor Configurations – Uses Processor 2 connectivity and is designed for DL560 Gen10 systems populated with at least two processors.
• Precise Procurement Identification – HPE part number 872257-B21 simplifies BOM preparation, quotation requests, inventory management, and replacement sourcing.
• Storage-Focused Expansion – Provides a targeted NVMe expansion option for databases, virtualization, high-performance applications, and other storage-intensive workloads.
• Incremental Infrastructure Investment – Enables organizations to expand an existing DL560 Gen10 deployment rather than undertaking an unnecessary server replacement.
• Clear Alternative Selection – Its two-port NVMe configuration differentiates it from other DL560 Gen10 riser options, helping IT teams choose according to their required I/O topology.