Server Accessories Guide — Everything You Need to Complete Your Rack
Complete guide to server accessories — drive caddies, rail kits, riser cards, bezels, cable management, fans, heatsinks, and KVM cables for Dell and HP servers.
The Parts Nobody Remembers Until the Server Arrives
You bought a refurbished server. It arrives. You open the box. No rails. No bezel. No drive caddies. The internal SAS cable is missing. Sound familiar?
Server accessories are the forgotten components that make the difference between a working deployment and a frustrating weekend. Pro Disk Network stocks 9,800+ server accessories so you never get stuck.
Accessory Categories
1. Rail Kits — Mount Your Server in the Rack
Every rack server needs rails. They are almost never included with refurbished servers.
| Server | Part # | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell R620/R630 | 0P223J | 1U Sliding | $35 |
| Dell R720/R730 | 0FYK4G | 2U Sliding | $35-55 |
| Dell R740 | 0MF3D9 | 2U Static | $25-40 |
| HP DL360 Gen9/10 | 874543-B21 | 1U SFF Rail Kit | $45 |
| HP DL380 Gen9/10 | 733660-B21 | 2U SFF Rail Kit | $42 |
2. Riser Cards — Add PCIe Expansion
Riser cards provide PCIe slots. Missing a riser = missing PCIe slots.
| Server | Part # | Slots | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP DL380 Gen9 | 729804-001 | 3x PCIe (Primary) | $25 |
| HP DL380 Gen10 | 877946-001 | PCIe + M.2 | $35 |
| HP DL360 Gen9 | 764642-B21 | 1x PCIe x16 LP | $20 |
| Dell R730 | N11WF | 3x PCIe (Riser 2) | $25 |
3. Bezels — Security and Airflow
The front bezel provides physical drive security (key lock) and proper airflow direction.
- Dell bezels: $15-30 (R620, R630, R720, R730, R740)
- HP bezels: $15-30 (DL360, DL380 Gen8/Gen9/Gen10)
4. Cable Management Arms
Organize cables behind the server for clean airflow and easy maintenance.
- Dell CMA: $15-25
- HP CMA: $15-25
5. KVM Cables
Connect servers to KVM switches for keyboard/video/mouse management.
| Type | Use | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dell DMPUIQ-VMCHS-G01 | Dell iDRAC virtual media | $20-40 |
| HP 286597-001 | KVM USB adapter | $15-30 |
| USB-to-serial | Console access | $10-20 |
6. iDRAC / iLO Enterprise Licenses
Remote management — access your server from anywhere.
| Type | Part # | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dell iDRAC 8 Enterprise | Licensed in BIOS | $15-30 (port card) |
| HP iLO Advanced | License key | $20-40 |
The Complete Rack Checklist
When deploying a refurbished server, make sure you have:
- [ ] Rail kit (1U or 2U, sliding or static)
- [ ] Power cables (2x C13-C14 for redundant PSU)
- [ ] Network cables (Cat6 or fiber + SFP+)
- [ ] Drive caddies (enough for all drive bays)
- [ ] Bezel (optional but recommended for security)
- [ ] Cable management arm (optional)
- [ ] iDRAC/iLO port card (if not embedded)
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