Detailed Specifications
HPE P14602-B21 DL38X Gen10 Plus Adapter Kit
Overview
The HPE P14602-B21 is an adapter kit engineered for use with specific HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers (such as the DL38x series) to enable the conversion of the AROC (Array Ready Optical Cable) interface to a NVMe-capable connection. It allows the server I/O riser or back-plane interface to support NVMe drive modules, effectively enabling high-throughput solid-state storage configurations in rack or blade systems. The kit includes the mechanical and connector components required to adapt the server's existing architecture without replacing the mainboard or riser. It is intended for storage-intensive workloads such as database servers, virtualization hosts or hyper-converged nodes where NVMe performance is required in a certified server platform.
Key Features
Provides adaptor interface enabling AROC to NVMe device connectivity
Certified for use with HPE ProLiant DL38x Gen10 Plus servers
Mechanical kit simplifies upgrade path to NVMe without full system redesign
Suitable for high-performance storage subsystems requiring NVMe drive access
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | P14602-B21 |
| Product Type | Adapter Kit - AROC to NVMe |
| Compatible Server Series | ProLiant DL38x Gen10 Plus (Rack) |
| Kit Includes | Mechanical bracket, interposer/connector cable |
| Cable / Media Type | NVMe interface via kit |
| Width | 3.94 in (≈ 10.01 cm) |
| Depth | 4.40 in (≈ 11.18 cm) |
| Height | 0.54 in (≈ 1.37 cm) |
| Weight | 1.49 lb (≈ 0.68 kg) |
| Chassis Type | Rack-mount server |
| Installation Location | Internal server riser/back-plane slot |
| Use Case | Storage subsystem upgrade to NVMe drives |
