HPE 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply Kit P38997-B21

The P38997-B21 is a high-efficiency 1600W hot-plug power supply kit designed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise for mission-critical server deployments. Built for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Gen11 platforms using the Flex Slot form factor, this unit delivers industry-leading power conversion, robust electrical protection, and reliable performance under heavy workloads such as multi-GPU computing, high-speed networking, and dense storage configurations.

With 80 Plus Platinum certification, it achieves up to 94% energy efficiency, significantly lowering power consumption, heat output, and long-term operational costs in data centers. Featuring full hot-plug capability, the power supply supports non-disruptive installation and replacement without server shutdown, ensuring continuous uptime for 24/7 business operations.

The low-halogen construction complies with global environmental and safety standards, making it suitable for modern, regulated data center environments. Its compact Flex Slot design optimizes internal chassis space while maintaining wide compatibility across HPE rack and tower servers.

The P38997-B21 delivers a rated output of 1600W, making it ideal for high-power server configurations including GPU accelerators, 100/200/400GbE network adapters, NVMe storage arrays, and multi-processor systems. Certified 80 Plus Platinum, it operates at up to 94% efficiency under typical loads, reducing energy waste and lowering cooling requirements.

Designed for 200-240V AC input environments, the unit supports wide regional deployment across enterprise data centers worldwide. Integrated overvoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, and overtemperature protection mechanisms safeguard server hardware and ensure stable power delivery under dynamic load conditions.

This power supply kit uses HPE's Flex Slot design, ensuring broad compatibility across ProLiant DL360, DL380, DL385, ML110, ML350, and other Gen10/Gen11 rack and tower servers. It is fully compatible with redundant power configurations to enhance system fault tolerance and availability.

Hot-plug functionality allows administrators to perform maintenance and upgrades during live operation, minimizing downtime. The kit includes the power supply unit and standard mounting components for tool-free installation, maximizing interior space for additional expansion cards and storage drives.

It is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Gen11 rack and tower servers using Flex Slot power bays.

No, it is designed for 200-240V AC input only and does not support low-voltage grids.

Yes, the hot-plug design allows safe installation, removal, and replacement without powering down the server.

It provides extremely high energy efficiency, reducing power consumption, heat generation, and operational costs.

Yes, it is fully compatible with N+1 and 2N redundant power setups for improved system reliability.

• Each unit is packaged in anti-static and shock-resistant materials for safe transportation
• In-stock orders ship within 1-2 business days with global tracked delivery available
• All units are factory-sealed and handled in compliance with international electronics shipping standards
• Unopened and unused products may be returned within 30 days of delivery in original packaging