HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2 Rack Options
Genuine HPE rack hardware for the HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2, new and refurbished. One detail catches people out on this server: HPE states that no rail kits are included and that they must be ordered separately, and that note appears on the Entry, Base and Performance models alike.
DL320e Gen8 v2 Rack Options Specifications
- Form factor: 1U short-depth rack — 1.7 × 17.11 × 15.07 in (4.32 × 43.46 × 38.30 cm)
- Weight: up to 8.0 kg (17.64 lb) loaded as 4 SFF, from 7.0 kg (15.43 lb) as 2 LFF non-hot-plug
- Rail kits: the HPE 1U Friction Rail Kit (727604-B21) and the 1U Short Friction Rail Kit (775612-B21) — the only two listed, and neither ships with the server
- Rack console: the LCD8500 1U Rackmount Console Kit in eight national versions, with a 1.83m latch DisplayPort cable (G7T29A) and a Location Discovery Services kit (TL052A)
- Keyboard and mouse: USB Keyboard/Mouse Kits in twelve national layouts, starting at 631341-B21 for US
- Ports at the rack: one rear video connector, five USB 2.0 ports (two rear, two front, one optional internal), two rear USB 3.0 ports, and a non-hot-pluggable micro SD slot
The rails did not come with the server. HPE repeats the same note on the Entry, Base and Performance models: no rail kits are included and they must be ordered separately. This QuickSpecs lists two — the 1U Friction Rail Kit (727604-B21) and the 1U Short Friction Rail Kit (775612-B21) for shallower cabinets — and no cable management arm.
Which DL320e Gen8 v2 rack options do you actually need?
| Item | Part numbers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1U Friction Rail Kit | 727604-B21 | Mounts the chassis — not included with the server |
| 1U Short Friction Rail Kit | 775612-B21 | The same job in a shallower cabinet |
| LCD8500 1U Rackmount Console Kit | AF630A US, plus national versions | A pull-out 1U console at the rack |
| LCD8500 console options | G7T29A, TL052A | Latch DisplayPort cable; Location Discovery Services |
| USB Keyboard and Mouse Kit | 631341-B21 US, plus layouts | Console on the front or rear USB ports |
Most of this is for the day the network is the thing that is down. HPE iLO 4 is standard here with its own dedicated 1Gb management port and Agentless Management, so routine work happens remotely. Rails are the exception: not optional in practice, and not in the box.
Choosing the Right DL320e Gen8 v2 Rack Options
- Order rails with the server. Every pre-configured model carries the same note — no rail kits are included and they must be ordered separately.
- Measure the cabinet first. This is a 15.07 in (38.30 cm) short-depth chassis, and the Short Friction Rail Kit exists for shallower racks.
- Both listed kits are friction rails, and this QuickSpecs lists no cable management arm, so plan cable routing yourself.
- Console and keyboard layout are part numbers. Match the locale of the site rather than the server.
- Refurbished rails and console kits are a low-risk buy — mechanical hardware, tested before shipping.
Complete Your DL320e Gen8 v2 Build
Rack hardware pairs with DL320e Gen8 v2 memory, drives, storage controllers and networking adapters, or the full parts page. Neighbors: DL320e Gen8 rack options and ML310e Gen8 v2 rack options. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL320e Gen8 v2 Rack Options FAQ
Does the HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2 come with rails?
No. The QuickSpecs repeat the same note on the Entry, Base and Performance models: no rail kits are included and they must be ordered separately. The two listed are the HPE 1U Friction Rail Kit (727604-B21) and the 1U Short Friction Rail Kit (775612-B21).
Which rail kit does a DL320e Gen8 v2 need?
Either of the two listed kits will mount the chassis; the choice is cabinet depth. The server is a 15.07 inch (38.30 cm) short-depth 1U, and the Short Friction Rail Kit is the option for shallower racks.
How deep is the DL320e Gen8 v2 and how much does it weigh?
It measures 1.7 x 17.11 x 15.07 inches (4.32 x 43.46 x 38.30 cm) in both the 4 SFF and 2 LFF versions. HPE quotes a maximum of 8.0 kg (17.64 lb) loaded as 4 SFF and a minimum of 7.0 kg (15.43 lb) as 2 LFF non-hot-plug.
Do I need a rack console for a DL320e Gen8 v2?
Not usually. HPE iLO 4 is standard with a dedicated 1Gb management port, Agentless Management, Active Health System and Intelligent Provisioning. The LCD8500 rackmount console and USB keyboard and mouse kits are there for rack-side access when the network is unavailable.
Does the DL320e Gen8 v2 have a cable management arm?
This QuickSpecs does not list one. The rack options it documents for the server are the two friction rail kits, the LCD8500 console kits and their cable and Location Discovery Services accessories, and the USB keyboard and mouse kits.
Where are the USB and video ports on a DL320e Gen8 v2?
There is one rear video connector, five USB 2.0 ports - two rear, two front and one optional internal - and two rear USB 3.0 ports. An internal micro SD slot is also fitted, and HPE warns it is not hot-pluggable.
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