HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen12 Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE network adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen12, new and refurbished. The server ships with no network controller — the QuickSpecs list network ports as none standard and call for a choice of OCP or stand-up card — so every build needs at least one adapter before it reaches your fabric.
DL320 Gen12 Networking Specifications
- OCP slots: rear OCP 3.0 slot A embedded, rear OCP 3.0 slot B optional at PCIe 5.0 x16, and up to two optional front OCP 3.0 slots, one with NCSI
- PCIe slots: two PCIe 5.0 slots, x16 bus and x16 connector width, FHHL, across the primary and secondary risers
- Speeds: 1GbE BASE-T, 10GbE BASE-T and SFP+, 10/25GbE SFP28 and SFP56, 100GbE in QSFP28, QSFP56, and QSFP112, plus 200Gb and 400Gb single-port adapters
- Silicon: HPE-qualified Broadcom, Intel, NVIDIA and Mellanox, and AMD Solarflare, most volume speeds offered in both PCIe and OCP 3.0 versions
- InfiniBand: NDR200/Ethernet 200Gb and NDR/Ethernet 400Gb single-port OSFP adapters on PCIe5 x16
- Cooling and cables: any 25Gb or faster Ethernet adapter requires the high-performance fan selection, and DAC cables or fiber transceivers are purchased separately
Order a network adapter with the server. The DL320 Gen12 does not include a network controller and the QuickSpecs list network ports as none standard, so every build needs an OCP 3.0 or PCIe stand-up card. Any 25Gb or faster Ethernet adapter also requires the high-performance fan selection.
Which network adapter fits the DL320 Gen12?
| Speed | Media | Form factors |
|---|---|---|
| 1GbE | RJ-45 BASE-T, 4-port | PCIe or OCP 3.0 |
| 10GbE | BASE-T or SFP+ | PCIe or OCP 3.0 |
| 10/25GbE | SFP28, and SFP56 on one PCIe adapter | PCIe or OCP 3.0 |
| 100GbE | QSFP28, QSFP56, QSFP112 | PCIe or OCP 3.0 |
| 200Gb and 400Gb | OSFP and single-port Ethernet | PCIe only |
With only two PCIe slots in 1U, the OCP bays carry most builds. HPE also publishes a per-adapter ambient temperature matrix by chassis: several 25GbE and 100GbE adapters are rated to a lower inlet temperature than the rest, and a few are listed as not supported in the GPU chassis.
Choosing the Right DL320 Gen12 Network Adapter
- Use the OCP slots first. Slot A is embedded, slot B is optional, and front OCP needs its own enablement kit — spending a PCIe slot on a NIC costs a riser you may want for storage.
- Match the media to your fabric. BASE-T runs on existing copper; SFP28, QSFP, and OSFP ports need DAC cables or optics ordered separately.
- Fan selection is not optional above 10GbE: HPE requires high-performance fans with any 25Gb or faster Ethernet adapter, and with an InfiniBand adapter.
- Expect no link LED from OCP NICs. The front NIC LED display does not show ACT/LINK indication from OCP adapters on this chassis.
Complete Your DL320 Gen12 Build
Finish the platform with DL320 Gen12 memory, drives, storage controllers, processors, and power supplies, or the full DL320 Gen12 parts page. Neighbors: DL320 Gen11 adapters and DL360 Gen12 networking. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL320 Gen12 Networking Adapters FAQ
Does the HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen12 have built-in Ethernet ports?
No. The QuickSpecs state the server does not include a network controller and list network ports as none standard, calling for an OCP 3.0 or stand-up PCIe adapter. The dedicated 1GbE iLO port on the DC-SCM module is separate from production networking.
How many OCP slots does the DL320 Gen12 have?
Rear OCP 3.0 slot A is embedded and rear OCP 3.0 slot B is optional at PCIe 5.0 x16. The chassis also supports up to two optional front OCP 3.0 slots, one of them with NCSI, each enabled by its own front OCP enablement kit.
What is the difference between OCP and PCIe network adapters?
The same silicon in two mounting formats. OCP 3.0 adapters slide into dedicated bays; PCIe stand-up cards use the primary or secondary riser. With only two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots in 1U, OCP adapters keep those slots free for storage controllers.
Do SFP28 and QSFP adapters include transceivers?
No. The QuickSpecs state that DAC cables for copper environments, or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments, must be purchased separately. BASE-T adapters connect with standard copper patch cables.
Why does a 25GbE adapter change my fan order?
Thermals. The QuickSpecs state that a 25Gb or faster Ethernet adapter requires the high-performance fan selection, and that an InfiniBand adapter requires high-performance fans. HPE also publishes a per-adapter ambient temperature matrix by chassis, in which a few adapters are not supported in the GPU chassis.
Can I mix Broadcom, Intel, and NVIDIA adapters in one server?
Yes. All are HPE-qualified for the DL320 Gen12 and coexist cleanly. A common build pairs an OCP adapter for general traffic with a PCIe card for storage or low-latency networks.
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