HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9 Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE Ethernet server adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9, new and refurbished. The server starts with two Gigabit ports from the embedded Dual Port 361i adapter, and the constraint that shapes every upgrade is slots: this 1U chassis has one low-profile PCIe 3.0 slot as standard, and the second and third slots exist only when a riser kit is fitted.
DL120 Gen9 Networking Specifications
- Embedded networking: HPE Embedded Dual Port 361i adapter on the Intel I350 controller, two RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000, connected over PCI Express 2.0 at two lanes
- Standard expansion: one low-profile PCIe 3.0 x16 slot; the CPU riser adds a second low-profile x8 slot and a full-height half-length x8 slot
- FlexibleLOM: a dedicated x8 FlexibleLOM connector on the FlexibleLOM riser, usable only for FlexibleLOM cards, and only one FlexibleLOM per server
- Riser requirement: HPE documents the FlexibleLOM riser kit as required whenever a FlexibleLOM adapter is selected
- Gigabit cards documented: the 4-port 331T, and the 2-port 361T and 332T, plus the 4-port 331FLR and 366FLR in FlexibleLOM form
- 10 Gigabit cards documented: 530T and 561T over RJ-45, 530SFP and 560SFP+ over SFP+, with 533FLR-T, 561FLR-T, 534FLR-SFP+ and 560FLR-SFP+ as FlexibleLOMs
- 10GbE requirements: HPE calls for a minimum of 2GB of server memory per adapter, and direct attach copper cables or fibre transceivers are bought separately
On a 1U entry server the slot is the constraint, not the card. One low-profile PCIe 3.0 slot is standard; the second and third exist only with a riser kit, and a FlexibleLOM adapter always needs the FlexibleLOM riser. If the one slot already holds an H240 or a P440, networking has to come in on its own riser.
Standup Card or FlexibleLOM?
| Standup PCIe adapter | FlexibleLOM adapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it goes | A PCIe 3.0 slot | The dedicated FlexibleLOM connector |
| Extra hardware needed | A riser kit beyond the first slot | The FlexibleLOM riser kit, always |
| How many per server | As many as there are slots | One |
| Leaves the PCIe slot free for | Nothing — it takes one | A storage controller |
| Card form factor | Low profile, or full height on the third slot | FlexibleLOM |
On a two-socket ProLiant this choice is mostly taste. On a DL120 Gen9 it is arithmetic: with a single low-profile slot as standard, a storage controller and a network card do not both fit until a riser is in the machine. That is the decision to make before choosing a card — and if the server already runs an H240 or a P440 in its one slot, a FlexibleLOM on its own riser is how the networking gets added without evicting the storage.
Choosing the Right DL120 Gen9 Network Adapter
- Check the slot before the card. One low-profile PCIe slot is standard; a full-height card needs the third slot on the appropriate riser, and a FlexibleLOM needs its own riser kit.
- Two ports may already be enough. The embedded 361i gives two Gigabit ports, so a card earns its slot when the need is 10 Gigabit, fibre, or more than two ports.
- Budget the memory for 10GbE. HPE calls for at least 2GB of server memory for each 10 Gigabit adapter fitted, which is a real constraint on an eight-slot server running a small memory configuration.
- Cables and transceivers are separate. SFP+ cards ship bare: direct attach copper for short runs, or transceivers and fibre for longer ones.
- Match the media, not just the speed. A 560SFP+ card and a 10GBASE-T switch port will not connect; the RJ-45 equivalents on this server are the 530T and 561T.
Complete Your DL120 Gen9 Build
Networking and storage compete for the same slots here — see DL120 Gen9 storage controllers before committing one. Ten Gigabit adapters also call for memory headroom, so check DL120 Gen9 memory. Also available: DL120 Gen9 drives, power supplies and processors, or the full DL120 Gen9 parts listing. Other models are listed under HPE parts by server model.
DL120 Gen9 Networking Adapters FAQ
How many network ports does a DL120 Gen9 have as standard?
Two. The embedded HPE Dual Port 361i adapter, built on the Intel I350 controller, provides two RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000 over a two-lane PCI Express 2.0 connection.
Does the DL120 Gen9 support 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes, through an add-in card or a FlexibleLOM. The 530T and 561T give 10GBASE-T over RJ-45, and the 530SFP and 560SFP+ give SFP+, with FlexibleLOM equivalents for each.
Do I need a riser kit for a FlexibleLOM adapter?
Yes. HPE documents the FlexibleLOM riser kit as required whenever a FlexibleLOM adapter is selected, and only one FlexibleLOM can be fitted per server.
How many PCIe slots can a DL120 Gen9 use for network cards?
One low-profile PCIe 3.0 slot as standard, and up to three slots in total once a riser kit is fitted. Storage controllers compete for the same slots.
Do 10GbE adapters need extra memory?
HPE documents a minimum of two gigabytes of server memory for each 10 Gigabit adapter installed, so a card and a small memory configuration do not sit well together.
Are cables included with SFP+ adapters?
No. Direct attach copper cables for copper environments, and transceivers plus fibre for fibre-optic runs, are purchased separately from the adapter.
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