HPE 12Gb NVMe 1-Port Adapter for ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus

Overview

The HPE P25526-B21 is a 12Gb NVMe 1-port adapter designed specifically for ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and Gen10 Plus Entry servers. It provides a direct NVMe connection between the server and high-performance drives, enabling faster data transfer with greater bandwidth and lower latency compared to traditional SAS or SATA interfaces. This adapter simplifies installation by using a single port and fits neatly into the existing drive cage, making it easy to add high-speed NVMe storage without major changes to your server setup.

Key features

• 12Gb NVMe host interface that delivers high throughput and reduces latency for demanding workloads
• Single-port design that minimizes cabling complexity and streamlines installation
• Compatibility tailored for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and Gen10 Plus Entry servers ensures seamless integration
• Compact form factor that fits inside the existing drive cage, preserving airflow and maintaining efficient cooling
• Visibility through HPE Smart Storage Administrator and iLO tools allows easy monitoring and management
• Optimized for virtualization, database, and analytics environments where fast storage access improves performance

Key specs

• Interface: 12Gb NVMe
• Port count: 1
• Compatible servers: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and Gen10 Plus Entry
• Form factor: Adapter designed to fit inside existing drive cage
• Management support: HPE Smart Storage Administrator and iLO tools

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter connects directly to NVMe drives via a single high-speed port, reducing cable clutter and simplifying server configurations. It is engineered exclusively for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and Gen10 Plus Entry servers, ensuring full compatibility and reliable operation within these platforms. The integration with HPE management tools provides administrators with straightforward control and monitoring capabilities.

Ideal uses and environments

The P25526-B21 adapter is well suited to environments where storage speed and responsiveness are critical. It supports virtualization hosts that require rapid boot times and high I/O throughput, database servers that benefit from faster query responses, and analytics or high-performance computing nodes that need consistent, low-latency data access. Its space-saving design also makes it a strong choice for dense data center racks and branch office setups where airflow and cooling are important.