HPE 882097-B21 DL385 Gen10 Universal Media Bay Kit

• Brand: HPE
• Product SKU: 882097-B21
• Product Type: Universal Media Bay Kit
• Compatible Server: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10
• Supported Chassis: SFF configuration
• Installation Position: Box 1 only
• Front DisplayPort: 1
• Front USB: 2 × USB 2.0
• SFF Drive Support: Up to 2 front SFF drives
• NVMe Support: Up to 2 front NVMe drives with required enablement hardware
• Optical Drive Support: Compatible 9.5mm SATA DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
• Drives Included: No
• Optical Drive Included: No
• NVMe Riser/Cabling: Required separately for applicable NVMe configurations
• Chassis Compatibility: SFF only; not available with LFF or 24-SFF front-end configurations
• Server Form Factor: DL385 Gen10, 2U rack platform
• Primary Function: Front I/O, media and storage expansion
• Compatibility: DL385 Gen10 SFF, Box 1

Why Choose This Product?

• Purpose-built for DL385 Gen10: The accessory is specifically documented for the DL385 Gen10 platform, making it a targeted upgrade rather than a generic server bay.
• Adds useful front connectivity: Front DisplayPort and two USB 2.0 ports improve physical access for deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting. 
• Supports multiple media configurations: Buyers can use the bay for SFF drives, compatible NVMe drives or an optical drive depending on the required configuration. 
• Extends existing hardware investment: Organizations can add required front-bay functionality to a compatible DL385 Gen10 instead of replacing the complete server.
• Flexible storage planning: Support for two SFF or two NVMe front drives gives procurement teams an additional configuration path for capacity or performance requirements.
• Clear compatibility boundaries: HPE's SFF-only and Box 1 requirements make it easier to validate compatibility before purchase and reduce configuration errors. 
• Separately sourced drives: The no-drive configuration allows buyers to select storage media based on their own capacity, interface, endurance and performance requirements.