HPE 12Gb NVMe 2 Port Adapter

Overview

The HPE P25527-B21 is a two-port NVMe adapter designed to deliver 12 Gb per second of storage bandwidth to HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry servers. It integrates fast NVMe lanes directly into the server’s drive cage, enabling administrators to enhance storage performance without needing to overhaul existing infrastructure. This adapter is ideal for workloads that demand high I/O performance, such as virtualization, database management, and file serving, providing smoother virtual machine operations, faster query responses, and better handling of multiple users.

Key features

• 12 Gb NVMe interface that accelerates data transfer speeds for solid-state drives
• Two independent NVMe ports allowing flexible storage configurations, including dedicated read/write volumes or mirrored redundancy
• Purpose-built to fit seamlessly into the drive cage of HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus servers for a clean and tool-less installation
• Enhances system responsiveness in demanding environments such as virtualization hosts and database servers
• Minimizes downtime with straightforward installation directly inside the server chassis

Key specs

• Interface: 12 Gb NVMe
• Number of ports: 2 independent NVMe ports
• Compatible servers: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry
• Installation location: Server storage drive cage

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter is specifically designed for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus and DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry servers, ensuring full compatibility and optimized performance. Its dual-port NVMe design supports flexible storage setups, making it easy to allocate resources based on workload demands. By fitting directly into the server’s drive cage, it maintains a clean internal layout and avoids the need for additional cabling or adapters.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE P25527-B21 is well suited to IT environments where storage speed and reliability are critical. It supports virtualization hosts that require smooth movement of virtual machines, database servers that benefit from low-latency query responses, and file servers that must handle multiple simultaneous users efficiently. This adapter is a strong choice for businesses looking to scale storage performance within their existing HPE ProLiant infrastructure without extensive hardware changes.