HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE Ethernet server adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9, new and refurbished. The server ships with two Gigabit ports from the embedded Dual Port 361i adapter, and with only three PCI Express slots in a 1U chassis the first thing to establish is which CPU1 riser is fitted — a FlexibleLOM adapter has nowhere to seat without the FlexibleLOM riser.
DL60 Gen9 Networking Specifications
- Embedded networking: the HPE Embedded Dual Port 361i Adapter on the Intel I350 controller, two RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000 over PCI Express 2.0 at two lanes
- Expansion slots: three PCI Express 3.0 slots in total — slot 1 is a low profile x16, and slots 2 and 3 come from a CPU1 riser that HPE makes mandatory in every configuration; all three are documented against processor 1
- The riser choice: the FlexibleLOM riser carries a x8 low profile slot plus a FlexibleLOM connector, while the alternative carries a x8 low profile slot plus a x8 full-height half-length slot — only one CPU1 riser can be selected in any configuration
- FlexibleLOM rules: the FlexibleLOM riser kit is required whenever a FlexibleLOM is selected, and only one FlexibleLOM can be added to the server
- PCIe cards stocked: the 331T four-port and the 332T and 361T two-port Gigabit adapters, with the 530SFP and 560SFP+ over SFP+ and the 530T and 561T over RJ-45 at 10 Gigabit
- 10GbE requirements: HPE documents a minimum of 2GB of server memory per adapter, and direct attach copper cables or fibre transceivers must be bought separately
Check which riser is in the server before ordering a FlexibleLOM. The FlexibleLOM connector sits on one of two mutually exclusive CPU1 risers, and choosing it gives up the full-height half-length slot the other riser provides. HPE also allows only one FlexibleLOM per server, so it is a single decision rather than a way to keep adding ports.
Which Adapter Fits the Slot You Have?
| What you need | Card | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| More Gigabit copper ports | 331T four-port, 332T or 361T two-port | Any PCIe 3.0 slot |
| 10 Gigabit over SFP+ | 530SFP or 560SFP+ | Any PCIe 3.0 slot |
| 10 Gigabit over RJ-45 | 530T or 561T | Any PCIe 3.0 slot |
| Ports without spending a PCIe slot | 331FLR or 366FLR Gigabit; 561FLR-T, 534FLR-SFP+ or 533FLR-T at 10 Gigabit | The FlexibleLOM connector, which only the FlexibleLOM riser carries |
The last row is where a DL60 Gen9 order goes wrong. A FlexibleLOM looks like free port count on a server this size, but the connector sits on one of two mutually exclusive risers, and choosing it gives up the full-height half-length slot that the other riser provides. If a full-height card is already in the machine, the FlexibleLOM riser is not the one fitted and an FLR adapter will not go in. HPE also allows just one FlexibleLOM per server, so it is a single decision rather than a way to keep adding ports.
Choosing the Right DL60 Gen9 Network Adapter
- Identify the riser before ordering an FLR card. The FlexibleLOM riser kit is a separate part, and without it a FlexibleLOM adapter has no connector to seat in.
- Count the slots you actually have free. Three PCIe 3.0 slots is the whole budget, and a storage controller usually claims one of them.
- Budget memory for 10GbE. HPE calls for at least 2GB of server memory for each 10 Gigabit adapter fitted, which is a real constraint on a server that stops at 256GB.
- 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. An SFP+ card and a 10GBASE-T switch port will not connect without the right optics between them.
Complete Your DL60 Gen9 Build
Ten Gigabit adapters call for memory headroom — see DL60 Gen9 memory. Also available: DL60 Gen9 drives, storage controllers, processors and power supplies, or the full DL60 Gen9 parts listing. Other models are listed under HPE parts by server model.
DL60 Gen9 Networking Adapters FAQ
How many network ports does a DL60 Gen9 have as standard?
Two. The HPE Embedded Dual Port 361i Adapter provides two RJ-45 Gigabit ports on the Intel I350 controller, connected over PCI Express 2.0 at two lanes.
Does the DL60 Gen9 support 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes, through an add-in card. The 530SFP and 560SFP+ cover SFP+ and the 530T and 561T cover 10GBASE-T over RJ-45, with FlexFabric 10Gb FlexibleLOM adapters listed as well.
What is a FlexibleLOM and will one fit my DL60 Gen9?
A FlexibleLOM uses a dedicated connector instead of a PCIe slot, and on this server that connector is carried by one of two mutually exclusive CPU1 risers. If the full-height half-length riser is fitted, an FLR adapter has nowhere to seat.
How many PCIe slots does a DL60 Gen9 have?
Three PCI Express 3.0 slots. Slot 1 is a low profile x16, and slots 2 and 3 come from the CPU1 riser, which HPE makes mandatory in every configuration.
Can I fit more than one FlexibleLOM adapter?
No. HPE allows only one FlexibleLOM per server, and the FlexibleLOM riser kit is required whenever one is selected.
Do 10GbE adapters need extra memory?
HPE documents a minimum of two gigabytes of server memory for each 10 Gigabit adapter installed, so a pair of cards assumes headroom in a memory configuration that tops out at 256GB.
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