Hi team,
We are currently deploying the Axelera Metis PCIe 4-AIPU AI Accelerator Card (AXE-BME20P4) in an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server as part of a k3s-based AI inference cluster.
The card is physically seated in a PCIe Gen 3.0 x16 slot and Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS is installed. However, we are facing a challenge with the auxiliary power connection.
The Metis card requires a 2x4 (8-pin) PCIe auxiliary connector, but the HPE DL380 Gen11 uses a proprietary internal power header on the riser side. We have identified HPE part P77896-B21 (DL380 Gen11 2U 8-pin GPU Power Cable Kit) as the likely adapter cable needed.
Before we proceed with the order, we wanted to check with you directly:
1. Have you or any of your customers successfully deployed the Metis PCIe 4-AIPU in an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11?
2. Can you confirm that HPE P77896-B21 is the correct cable to connect the Metis card's 2x4 auxiliary power connector to the DL380 Gen11's internal power distribution?
3. Are there any other HPE DL380 Gen11-specific installation notes we should be aware of?
