HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit

HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit

Product Overview & Features Description

Maintain enterprise uptime and slash operational energy costs with the New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit (Part Number: 865408-B21). Designed specifically for mission-critical IT infrastructure, this 80 PLUS Platinum-certified power unit provides up to 94% electrical efficiency, drastically lowering thermal overhead and power consumption in dense data center racks. The innovative New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit features an ultra-compact Flex Slot form factor that is 25% smaller than legacy generations, leaving valuable chassis space open for additional compute and storage expansion options.

Seamless maintenance is guaranteed, as the New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit enables tool-less hot-plug installation, allowing systems administrators to service or swap power modules without ever shutting down critical workloads. Engineered for broad hardware interoperability, the New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit easily deploys across HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Apollo server architectures.

The low-halogen construction ensures environmental safety, while robust internal circuit protections guard against voltage spikes, thermal surges, and sudden current fluctuations. Safeguard your company’s digital backbone by investing in the New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit, backed by an authentic 1-year commercial warranty. Procure your genuine New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit directly from Editech Computers Store to ensure maximum reliability and performance. Upgrade your enterprise cluster today with the New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit for uninterrupted server operation.

Technical Specifications

Connectivity Breakdown

• Input Power Connector: 1x Standard IEC-60320 C14 AC Power Inlet (connects to standard PDU cords or C13-to-C14 jumper cables)
• Internal Backplane Bus Interface: High-density golden edge-card connector that locks into the HPE ProLiant / Apollo power backplane cage
• Management & Telemetry: Embedded I2C / PMBus interface for real-time voltage, current, temperature, and power discovery telemetry through HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out)
• Physical Indicator: Rear-facing multi-status LED (Solid green for nominal operation, flashing amber for fault or standby)

HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit Pros & Key Benefits

• Up to 94% Platinum Efficiency: Reduces wasted heat and drastically lowers recurring electricity expenditures across 24/7 server racks.
• True Zero-Downtime Hot-Swapping: Swap failed or secondary power modules live while server workloads continue running uninterrupted.
• 25% Smaller Flex Slot Footprint: The ultra-compact casing maximizes internal airflow and frees chassis room for PCI cards and drive arrays.
• Active N+1 & N+N Redundancy: Pair two identical 500W modules to achieve balanced power sharing or full failover redundancy.
• Unified Fleet Spares Strategy: A standardized form factor across DL, ML, and Apollo platforms simplifies component stocking for IT managers.

Variation Price Matrix

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Suitable Application Areas

1. SMB & Branch Office Edge Servers: Perfectly sized for single or dual-socket ProLiant DL160, DL180, and ML350 systems that require clean power without over-provisioning.
2. Enterprise N+1 Power Redundancy: Essential for corporate virtualization hosts running VMware or Hyper-V, ensuring continuous operation during circuit breaker trips or utility outages.
3. Colocation & High-Density Rack Deployments: The 94% efficiency reduces heat buildup, lowering cooling loads in modular server cabinets.
4. Data Backup & Archival Appliances: Provides clean, steady electrical delivery for continuous multi-drive disk arrays and storage nodes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is in the box when I purchase?

• 1x New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Unit (865408-B21)
• 1x IEC C13-to-C14 Jumper Cord (for standard server rack PDU connection)
• Installation documentation, regulatory notices, and warranty leaflet

Q: Can I mix this 500W supply with an 800W supply in the same server?

Mixing different wattage or efficiency ratings in the same server is not recommended by HPE. While the server may power on, advanced power-sharing features and redundancy configurations may become limited or disabled. Always use identical power supplies for redundant configurations.

Q: How do I access installation documentation and compatibility guides?

You can review technical manuals and rack power guidelines directly through the HPE Flexible Slot Power Supply Installation and QuickSpecs Support Guide.

Q: Where can I buy this unit in Kenya?

Available directly at the Editech Computers Store in Nairobi for walk-in pickup, or order through our portal for fast Countrywide delivery across Kenya.

The New HPE 500W FS Platinum Hot Pluggable Power Supply Kit (865408-B21) is a dependable, high-efficiency upgrade for network administrators seeking to protect their hardware investments. With its 80 PLUS Platinum certification, tool-less hot-plug design, and broad compatibility across ProLiant Gen9/Gen10 ecosystems, it delivers optimal power delivery while keeping operational overhead low.