HPE 868706-B21 ProLiant DL380 Gen10 8LFF Configure-to-Order Server

In HPE's DL380 Gen10 QuickSpecs, 868706-B21 is the 8LFF CTO server model: 2U, two sockets, 24 DIMM slots and eight large form factor (3.5-inch) bays, with no processor included as standard. This SKU is the embedded-LOM version, shipping with the HPE 1Gb Ethernet 4-port 331i adapter, with an optional FlexibleLOM or stand-up card on top. It takes 1st and 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors; HPE lists up to 768 GB of memory per processor (1.5 TB with M-series parts) and does not allow two different processor models in one server.

HPE fits embedded software RAID with 14 SATA ports, 12 of them accessible, and leaves the choice of a modular Smart Array or PCIe plug-in controller to the build. This is the chassis that includes the Universal Media Bay, with an optional optical drive, front 2SFF SAS/SATA or 2 NVMe cage, a 4LFF mid-plane, a 3LFF rear cage and a rear 2SFF cage listed as options; HPE notes the 8LFF front cannot be field-upgraded to 12LFF, and the 4LFF mid-plane needs the performance fan kit 867810-B21. The 8LFF chassis ships with six standard fans; HPE lists a higher-performance fan kit for hot rooms, rear drives and NVMe. Front I/O is one USB 3.0 port plus the iLO service port.

HPE lists two optional add-ons for this model: the TAA instruction SKU P19713-B21 and HPE Trusted Supply Chain (P36394-B21), which builds the server in the USA and rebrands it DL380T Gen10. The NC version of the same 8LFF chassis is P19717-B21. Before ordering parts, match the server to DL380 Gen10 8LFF on the pull tab or label and check that the four 331i ports are present on the rear.

HPE notes the 8LFF front cannot be field-upgraded to 12LFF, and a 4LFF mid-plane needs the 867810-B21 fan kit; 868704-B21 is another chassis in HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 spare parts.