HPE 873770-B21 Aruba DL3XX GEN10 Rear Serial Cable Kit

Detailed Specifications

The HPE 873770-B21 is a server enablement kit designed to add a serial port to the rear of specific HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. It addresses the critical need for reliable, direct serial connectivity in modern data center environments where legacy device management, console access, or specialized peripheral integration is still required. This kit is engineered for specific server models, ensuring a perfect physical fit and seamless firmware integration, which is essential for maintaining system stability and support. This kit provides the necessary hardware to establish a standard serial communications interface. For system administrators, this translates to having a dependable, out-of-band management channel or a direct connection to equipment that relies on a serial interface for configuration and diagnostics. By using a genuine HPE component, you ensure that the server's hardware configuration remains fully supported and electronically compatible, eliminating the risks associated with third-party hardware. Designed for straightforward installation within the HPE ProLiant DL3XX Gen10 family, this enablement kit fits into the server chassis without modification. Its primary deployment scenario is within enterprise data centers or remote branch offices where ProLiant servers like the DL360 Gen10 or DL380 Gen10 are used. The kit allows IT staff to maintain connectivity with a wide range of devices, from older networking gear to industrial control systems, directly from the server rack.