P48803-B21 HPE DL380 Gen11 x16/x16/x16 Primary Riser Kit
The P48803-B21 is a dedicated primary riser card kit designed exclusively for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U rack server. It replaces the default primary riser to deliver three full-width PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots, enabling deployment of high-performance add-in cards such as GPUs, NVMe storage controllers, 100G/200G NICs, and advanced RAID/HBA adapters.
Built for enterprise-grade reliability and 24/7 data center operation, this riser unlocks the full PCIe 5.0 bandwidth potential of the DL380 Gen11 platform, supporting modern workloads including AI/ML inference, high-speed storage, virtualization, and software-defined networking.
This riser kit provides three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with distinct form factor support to maximize flexibility:
- Slot 1: PCIe 5.0 x16, Full Height, Full Length (FHFL)
- Slot 2: PCIe 5.0 x16, Full Height, Full Length (FHFL)
- Slot 3: PCIe 5.0 x16, Full Height, Half Length (FHHL)
It is engineered to maintain signal integrity and thermal efficiency in the 2U chassis, supporting hot-plug functionality where enabled by the server and add-in cards. The kit includes the riser card and necessary mounting hardware for tool-less installation, replacing the default primary riser to enable full-width PCIe 5.0 expansion. It is required for configurations using the 24NVMe drive bundle, ensuring compatibility with high-density storage setups.
- Server Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U rack servers (all processor configurations)
- Form Factor: 2U primary riser card
- Dimensions: 8.78 x 11.34 x 1.46 inches (H x W x D)
- Weight: Approximately 0.58 lb (260 g)
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16 (native Gen11 chipset support)
- Certification: HPE-validated for compatibility and reliability
- High-performance GPU/accelerator deployment for AI/ML workloads
- 100G/200G Ethernet and InfiniBand NIC installation
- NVMe storage controllers and high-speed RAID adapters
- High-density 24NVMe storage configurations
- Enterprise-grade PCIe 5.0 expansion for virtualization and cloud infrastructure
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number | P48803-B21 |
| Product Type | Primary Riser Card Kit |
| Server Compatibility | HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U |
| Expansion Slots | 3 x PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Slot 1 | PCIe 5.0 x16, FHFL |
| Slot 2 | PCIe 5.0 x16, FHFL |
| Slot 3 | PCIe 5.0 x16, FHHL |
| Form Factor | 2U Primary Riser |
| Dimensions | 8.78 x 11.34 x 1.46 in |
| Weight | 0.58 lb (260 g) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Server-dependent |
| Required For | 24NVMe drive bundle configurations |
| Included | Riser card + mounting hardware |
No, it is exclusively designed and validated for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 2U server.
PCIe 5.0 doubles the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, supporting up to 32 GT/s per lane for ultra-fast data transfer between the server and add-in cards.
Yes, it is backward-compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 cards, which will operate at their native speed.
It replaces the default primary riser and is required for 24NVMe storage setups or when using full-height, full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 cards.
Yes, it includes HPE-provided hardware mounting and installation guidelines for the DL380 Gen11 chassis.
P48803-B21 HPE DL380 Gen11
,HPE DL380 Gen11 x16/x16/x16
,Primary Riser Kit
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