HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2 Memory
Genuine HPE SmartMemory for the HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2, new and refurbished, tested before shipping. This platform is unbuffered ECC DDR3 only — four UDIMM slots across two channels, two DIMMs per channel — and the QuickSpecs state plainly there is no support for RDIMMs or non-ECC UDIMMs.
DL320e Gen8 v2 Memory Specifications
- Memory type: HPE SmartMemory DDR3 unbuffered ECC (UDIMM), single-rank or dual-rank at 1333 or 1600 MT/s — no RDIMM, no non-ECC
- Slots: 4 total — two channels, two DIMM slots each; channel A is the pair nearest the processor, channel B the pair furthest
- Kits offered: 2GB single-rank x8, 4GB and 8GB dual-rank x8, one DIMM per kit — PC3-12800E (DDR3-1600) CAS-11, PC3L-12800E low-voltage CAS-11, PC3L-10600 (DDR3-1333) CAS-9 LP
- Maximum capacity: 32GB, quoted as 4 × 8GB at 1600MHz — 8GB is the largest UDIMM listed for this server
- Speed by processor: every listed processor supports 1600/1333MHz except the Pentium G3220, which HPE caps at 1333MHz
- No step-down at 2 DIMMs per channel: HPE states the server runs at 1600MHz fully populated
Unbuffered ECC DDR3 only, and 32GB is the wall. The DL320e Gen8 v2 has four UDIMM slots across two channels, and the QuickSpecs state there is no support for RDIMMs or non-ECC UDIMMs. 8GB is the largest module listed, so 4 × 8GB is the one route to the stated 32GB maximum — and HPE confirms the server still runs at 1600MHz with all four slots filled.
How much memory can the DL320e Gen8 v2 hold?
| Configuration | Total capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × 2GB | 2GB | Entry model |
| 1 × 4GB | 4GB | Base model, one DIMM in slot DIMM3A |
| 1 × 8GB | 8GB | Performance model |
| 2 × 8GB | 16GB | One per channel, identical pair |
| 4 × 8GB (all slots) | 32GB | The stated maximum, still at 1600MHz |
Read the last row before you shop for capacity. Unlike the two-socket Gen8 platforms, this server gives nothing back for filling every slot — HPE states it runs at 1600MHz fully populated. The ceiling is the module, not the clock: 8GB is the largest UDIMM listed, there is no RDIMM or LRDIMM path, and 32GB is where it stops.
Choosing the Right DL320e Gen8 v2 Memory
- Buy 8GB modules if you may ever want the maximum. Four 8GB dual-rank UDIMMs is the only route to 32GB.
- Populate the farthest DIMM first, work from heaviest load (dual-rank) to lightest, and install identical pairs.
- Check the processor before assuming 1600. The Pentium G3220 is the one part capped at 1333MHz; every other listed processor runs 1600/1333MHz.
- PC3L is low voltage, and kits described as LP contain Low Power DIMMs — see why memory speed matters and memory rank in HPE servers.
- Do not carry DIMMs over from an older HP server. HPE states memory from previous generation servers is not fully compatible, and that SmartMemory is required.
Complete Your DL320e Gen8 v2 Build
Pair memory with DL320e Gen8 v2 drives, storage controllers, networking adapters and rack options, or the full DL320e Gen8 v2 parts page. Neighbors: DL320e Gen8 memory and ML310e Gen8 v2 memory. Catalog-wide: all Gen8 server memory and parts by server model.
DL320e Gen8 v2 Memory FAQ
How much RAM does the HPE ProLiant DL320e Gen8 v2 support?
Thirty-two gigabytes. The QuickSpecs quote the maximum capacity as 32GB from 4 x 8GB at 1600MHz across the platform's four DIMM slots, and 8GB is the largest unbuffered module listed for this server.
What type of memory does the DL320e Gen8 v2 use?
HPE SmartMemory DDR3 unbuffered ECC UDIMMs, single-rank or dual-rank, at 1333 or 1600 MT/s. The listed kits are 2GB single-rank x8, 4GB dual-rank x8 and 8GB dual-rank x8, one DIMM per kit.
Can I use RDIMMs in a DL320e Gen8 v2?
No. The memory population rules state there is no support for RDIMMs or for non-ECC UDIMMs on this server. Unbuffered ECC DDR3 is the only memory type it takes.
How many DIMM slots does the DL320e Gen8 v2 have?
Four - two channels per server with two DIMM slots per channel. Channel A is the pair of slots closest to the processor and channel B the pair furthest from it.
Does DL320e Gen8 v2 memory slow down when all four slots are filled?
No. HPE states the server operates at 1600MHz when fully populated at two DIMMs per channel in all four slots. Speed is set by the processor instead: every listed processor supports 1600/1333MHz except the Pentium G3220, which is capped at 1333MHz.
Which DIMM slot should I fill first?
The farthest DIMM of either channel A or channel B. HPE also asks you to populate from heaviest load to lightest - dual-rank before single-rank - and recommends installing memory in identical pairs. Pre-configured models arrive with a single DIMM in slot DIMM3A.
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