HPE DL3X5 Gen12 OCP B x8 Enablement Kit P81908-B21

HPE DL3X5 Gen12 OCP B x8 Enablement Kit P81908-B21

Brand: HPE | Category: Accessories & Components

SKU: P81908-B21 | Part #: P81908-B21 | MPN: P81908-B21

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About the HPE DL3X5 Gen12 OCP B x8 Enablement Kit P81908-B21

DL3X5 Gen12 OCPB x8 Enable Kit is an HPE Server component kit designed to unlock Open Compute Project (OCP) baseboard compatibility on DL3X5 Gen12 platforms. This enablement kit allows enterprise customers to deploy custom OCP-compliant accelerators, networking appliances, and GPU modules within standardized HPE ProLiant chassis.

Key Features:

  • OCP Baseboard Controller (OCPB) integration—supports standard OCP daughter card specifications
  • x8 PCIe slot enablement for high-bandwidth GPU and FPGA acceleration
  • Plug-and-play installation—no firmware modifications or chassis redesign required
  • Compatible with HPE Intelligent Platform Management Interface (iPMI) for unified management
  • Validated with industry-standard OCP accelerator cards and SmartNICs

Ideal for:

  • Hyperscale cloud providers building custom AI/ML infrastructure
  • Heterogeneous computing clusters blending CPUs, GPUs, and specialized processors
  • Open-source cloud initiatives (OpenStack, Kubernetes) on commodity hardware
  • Research institutions requiring flexible hardware composition for scientific computing

Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryAccessories & Components
SKUP81908-B21
Part NumberP81908-B21
ConditionNew
Interfacex8 PCIe

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What does the HPE DL3X5 Gen12 OCP B x8 Enablement Kit P81908-B21 do?

The HPE DL3X5 Gen12 OCP B x8 Enablement Kit P81908-B21 is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.