HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Networking Adapters

The DL320e Gen8 takes network adapters in two PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 1 PCIe 2.0) on one riser. Two embedded 1Gb ports, on the HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter; more networking can be added. HPE's QuickSpecs list 11 network adapters (Ethernet and converged) and 2 Fibre Channel HBAs for it.

13 adapters
1GbE to 10GbE · 8Gb Fibre Channel
New and refurbished
Tested or factory sealed

From the HP ProLiant DL320e Generation 8 (Gen8) QuickSpecs (c04123220, version 34, September 28, 2015), which HPE has retired.

Slot map

Where each adapter goes in a DL320e Gen8

Built-in ports: 2 x 1Gb (HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter) pp. 1, 3
PCI riser cage: Slots 1–2: PCIe 2.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x16. On processor 1. pp. 1, 3

HPE's words for each line

Built-in ports “Network Controller HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter” (page 3) “The HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 server has an embedded dual-port network adapter . The server can be further upgraded with various networking products” (page 3) “NIC Connector 1” (page 1) “NIC Connector 2” (page 1)
PCI riser cage “1 PCIe 2.0 x4 x8 Low profile slot” (page 3) “2 PCIe 3.0 x16 x16 Half-length, | full-height slot” (page 3) “Expansion slot 2, PCIe x16” (page 1) “Expansion slot 1, PCIe x8” (page 1) “PCI Riser Cage” (page 1) “1P rack server, HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server series” (page 1)

From the HP ProLiant DL320e Generation 8 (Gen8) QuickSpecs (c04123220, version 34, September 28, 2015).

All DL320e Gen8 network adapters

The network adapters HPE's QuickSpecs list for the DL320e Gen8, grouped by slot and type. In each group the adapters in stock come first, then the ones our customers order most.

How to choose a DL320e Gen8 network adapter

Rule 1

Plan the server memory

10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters need at least 2 GB of server memory per adapter.

HPE: “A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each adapter.” (page 26)

Rule 2

Mind the slot rules

Slot 2 runs at PCIe 3.0 only with an Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 processor.

HPE: “PCIe 3.0 support with Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 family only.” (page 3)

DL320e Gen8 adapter questions

How many network adapters can a DL320e Gen8 take?

The DL320e Gen8 takes network adapters in two PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 1 PCIe 2.0) on one riser. Two PCIe slots: one PCIe 3.0 x16 and one PCIe 2.0 with an x8 connector (x4 electrical); the Performance model 675422-xx1 lists 1 PCIe2 x8 available.

Does the DL320e Gen8 have network ports built in?

Two embedded 1Gb ports, on the HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter; more networking can be added. Configure-to-order servers ship with the HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter.

What does “Listed in QuickSpecs version 34” mean?

It means the adapter is in version 34 of HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL320e Gen8, the edition this page is built from.

Which Fibre Channel HBAs does HPE list for the DL320e Gen8?

HP lists two QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel HBAs and two converged network adapters under HP Storage Options. HPE's QuickSpecs list 2 Fibre Channel HBAs for it, by model: QLogic 81Q and 82Q. They are in the Fibre Channel HBAs section of this page.

What if the adapter I need is out of stock?

Out of stock today does not mean unavailable: we can often source this part. Add it to a quote request and we reply with current pricing and availability. Every message, quotes included, is answered within 24 hours.

Most ordered for the DL320e Gen8

The adapters on this page our customers order most, for any server. Each card shows only while the store has it in stock.

647594-B21 HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter1GbE · 4 ports · BASE-T · PCIe
656596-B21 HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter10GbE · 2 ports · BASE-T · PCIe
652497-B21 HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter1GbE · 2 ports · BASE-T · PCIe

PCIe Ethernet adapters

9 adapters

Stand-up cards for the PCIe slots.

647594-B21HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter1GbE4 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
656596-B21HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter10GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
652497-B21HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter1GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
593722-B21HP NC365T 4-port Ethernet Server Adapter4 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
503746-B21HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter1GbEBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
615732-B21HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 332T Adapter1GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
593717-B21HP NC523SFP 10Gb 2-port Server Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
614203-B21HP NC552SFP 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Server Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
665249-B21HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560SFP+ Adapter10GbE2 portsSFP+PCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34

Converged network adapters

2 adapters

Adapters HPE names converged network adapters.

BS668AHP CN1000Q Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConvergedListed in QuickSpecs version 34
QW990AHP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConvergedListed in QuickSpecs version 34

Fibre Channel HBAs for the DL320e Gen8

HP lists two QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel HBAs and two converged network adapters under HP Storage Options. QuickSpecs pages 31–32

Fibre Channel host bus adapters

2 HBAs

AJ764AHP 82Q 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsQLogicPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34
AK344AHP 81Q 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portQLogicPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 34

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