HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Rack Options
Genuine HPE rack hardware for the HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8, new and refurbished. Rails are a real line item here: HPE states rail kits are optional for Gen8 and no longer included standard except on pre-configured models, and the kit you need depends on whether the chassis carries SFF or LFF drives.
DL385p Gen8 Rack Options Specifications
- Form factor: 2U rack, 3.44 x 17.54 x 27.50 in with SFF drives, 29.50 in deep with LFF drives
- Weight: 41.0 lb (18.59 kg) minimum, rising to 61.00 lb (27.66 kg) fully loaded
- Rail kits: 2U Ball Bearing Gen8 kits with CMA in Small Form Factor (663478-B21) and Large Form Factor (663480-B21) versions, plus 2U Easy Install kits with or without a CMA
- Serviceability: Ball Bearing and Easy Install kits give full in-rack serviceability; Friction rail kits do not, and include no CMA
- Location discovery: 36U, 42U and 47U Location Discovery Kits, plus an LCD8500 kit
- Console at the rack: LCD8500 1U rackmount console kits in eight regional layouts, the Rack LED Light Kit, and USB keyboard and mouse kits in twelve layouts
The rails did not come with the server. HPE states rail kits are optional for Gen8 and no longer included standard except on pre-configured models. Order the kit that matches the cage: Small Form Factor and Large Form Factor kits are separate part numbers, because the LFF chassis is two inches deeper.
Which DL385p Gen8 rack options do you actually need?
| Item | Part numbers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 2U Ball Bearing Gen8 rail kit with CMA | 663478-B21 SFF, 663480-B21 LFF | In-rack serviceability, CMA included |
| 2U Easy Install rail kit | 733660-B21, 733662-B21; 733668-B21, 733670-B21 with CMA | In-rack serviceability, CMA also sold alone as 733664-B21 |
| Location Discovery Kit | BW945A, BW946A, BW947A | Location Discovery Services for 36U, 42U and 47U racks |
| LCD8500 1U rackmount console kit | AF630A plus regional variants | A console drawer in the cabinet |
| USB keyboard and mouse kit | 631341-B21 US, plus national layouts | Console on the front or rear USB ports |
Many of these servers never need a keyboard at the rack. HPE iLO 4 is standard with a dedicated 1Gb management port, and the iLO Advanced license unlocks the full virtual keyboard, video and mouse console. The chassis carries up to eight USB 2.0 ports and video connectors front and rear, which HPE notes are not active simultaneously.
Choosing the Right DL385p Gen8 Rack Options
- Match the rail kit to the drive cage. The SFF and LFF kits are separate part numbers, and the LFF chassis is two inches deeper.
- Friction rails cost you serviceability — no in-rack service, and no cable management arm.
- Size location discovery to the rack, not the server: 36U, 42U and 47U are separate part numbers.
- Keyboard and console layout is a part number: match the site's locale, not the server.
- Plan for the weight. A loaded chassis runs to 61 lb, and HPE recommends two people for any rack server installation.
Complete Your DL385p Gen8 Build
Rack hardware pairs with DL385p Gen8 processors, memory, drives, storage controllers, and power supplies, or the full DL385p Gen8 parts page. Neighbors: DL385 G7 parts, DL385 Gen10 parts, and DL380p Gen8 parts. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL385p Gen8 Rack Options FAQ
Does the HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8 come with rails?
Only the pre-configured models do. HPE states that rail kits are optional for Gen8 and are no longer included standard with the server except on pre-configured or build-to-order models, though it still recommends ordering one.
Which rail kit does a DL385p Gen8 need?
It depends on the drive cage. HPE lists separate 2U Small Form Factor and Large Form Factor kits in both Ball Bearing (663478-B21 and 663480-B21) and Easy Install forms, because the LFF chassis is two inches deeper than the SFF chassis.
What is the difference between ball bearing, easy install and friction rails?
Ball Bearing and Easy Install kits provide full serviceability of the server while it is in the rack and are available with a cable management arm. Friction rail kits are not serviceable in the rack, must be removed for service, and do not include a CMA.
How deep is the DL385p Gen8 and how much does it weigh?
With the bezel it measures 3.44 x 17.54 x 27.50 inches with SFF drives and 3.44 x 17.54 x 29.50 inches with LFF drives. HPE quotes a minimum weight of 41.0 lb and a maximum of 61.00 lb fully loaded.
What is an HPE Location Discovery Kit for?
It enables HPE Location Discovery Services at the rack, so the server's physical position can be tracked automatically. HPE offers kits sized for 36U, 42U and 47U racks, and Insight Control uses the data for asset tracking and power management.
Do I need a console at the rack to manage a DL385p Gen8?
Not usually. HPE iLO 4 with its dedicated 1Gb management port is standard, and the iLO Advanced license adds full virtual keyboard, video and mouse remote console. The LCD8500 console kits and USB keyboard kits are there for rack-side access when the network is what is down.
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