HPE DL360 Gen10 2SFF NVMe Backplane Kit

The HPE 871242-B21 is a two-port NVMe backplane made specifically for ProLiant DL360 Gen10 servers that feature 2.5 inch drive bays. Swapping it in lets you connect two NVMe drives straight to the system board, delivering the speed of NVMe storage without the extra cost or space requirements of add-on adapters.

Installation is straightforward: remove the existing backplane, slide this kit into the same slot, secure it with the original screws, and reconnect the standard cables. Most administrators can complete the process during a brief maintenance window, keeping downtime to a minimum.

Once in place, the backplane gives workloads room to breathe. Virtualization hosts gain faster boot and swap storage, database servers see quicker transaction times, and analytics nodes can keep more hot data close to the CPU. If your applications demand frequent reads and writes, the jump to NVMe can produce an immediate, noticeable boost.

The hardware respects the tight 1U profile of the DL360. It measures about 5 x 6.5 x 1 inches and weighs roughly 1.5 pounds, so it slides into a crowded rack with no impact on airflow or cable management. Because the connection is native, you can add or replace drives later without changing the internal layout.

For organizations that want more performance from an existing DL360 Gen10 fleet, this kit offers a focused, cost-conscious upgrade path. It brings NVMe speed to the server you already own and keeps the overall footprint lean.

• Adds native support for two NVMe drives in a ProLiant DL360 Gen10 server
• Designed for 2.5 inch small form factor bays; no additional adapters or riser cards required
• Quick, tool-friendly installation that fits within a routine maintenance window
• Compact form factor measuring about 5 x 6.5 x 1 inches and weighing roughly 1.5 pounds
• Ideal for virtualization, database, and analytics workloads that benefit from NVMe speed