HPE Standard System Fan Kit

Overview

The HPE P49146-B21 is a standard system fan kit designed specifically for the ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Server. It provides essential airflow to maintain safe operating temperatures during extended or demanding workloads, protecting critical components from heat-related performance issues and helping to extend the server’s lifespan. With dimensions of 11 inches deep, 8.1 inches wide, and 4 inches high, and weighing approximately 20.1 ounces, this fan kit fits seamlessly into the server chassis without adding unnecessary bulk.

Key features

• Precisely engineered to fit the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Server, ensuring easy installation and compatibility
• Delivers consistent airflow to prevent overheating during intensive tasks such as virtualization, database management, and analytics
• Compact design that occupies the exact space allocated for cooling within the server chassis
• Color-coded housing with black and blue accents for quick identification and replacement by technicians
• Supports maintaining optimal thermal conditions to maximize server uptime and reliability in data centers and edge environments
• Helps reduce the risk of thermal throttling, keeping system performance stable under heavy workloads

Key specs

• Dimensions: 11 inches (depth) x 8.1 inches (width) x 4 inches (height)
• Weight: 20.1 ounces
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Server
• Color scheme: Black with blue accents

Installation and setup

The fan kit is designed for straightforward installation, fitting into the factory mounting points of the DL380 Gen11 chassis. It connects directly to the existing power header, allowing for quick replacement or upgrade without the need for additional adapters or modifications. This ease of installation helps minimize downtime during maintenance or hardware refreshes.

Ideal uses and environments

This system fan kit is well suited for environments where the ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Server handles sustained, high-demand workloads. It works effectively in data centers, branch offices, and edge computing locations where maintaining thermal stability is critical to continuous operation. IT administrators managing virtualized clusters, database servers, or compute-intensive applications will find this fan kit essential for preserving system performance and reliability.