HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Networking Adapters

The DL325 Gen10 takes network adapters in its one FlexibleLOM slot and in up to three PCIe 3.0 slots on two risers. Four 1GbE ports embedded on boards that have them (the HPE 1Gb Ethernet 4-Port 331i Adapter on the CTO server), with an optional FlexibleLOM or stand-up card. HPE's QuickSpecs have listed 44 network adapters (Ethernet, InfiniBand, converged and DPU) and 8 Fibre Channel HBAs for it across editions.

  • 52 adapters
  • 1GbE to 100GbE · 16 and 32Gb Fibre Channel
  • New and refurbished
  • Tested or factory sealed

From the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Server QuickSpecs (a00045498enw, version 26, 15-November-2021), which HPE has retired.

Slot map

Where each adapter goes in a DL325 Gen10

FlexibleLOM
One optional FlexibleLOM slot, which HPE's rear-view note says supports various NICs up to 25GbE pp. 3–4
Built-in ports
4 x 1GbE on boards that have them; not supported with 7xx2 series processors pp. 4, 7, 21, 30
Primary riser
Slots 1–2: PCIe 3.0 x16, x8. On processor 1. p. 5
Secondary riser
Slot 3: PCIe 3.0 x16. On processor 1. pp. 4, 6
HPE's words for each line
  • FlexibleLOM “(Under) Optional Flexible LOM slot” (page 3) “**Option: FlexibleLOM (Shown: 4x 1GbE)” (page 4) “**Supports Various NICs up to 25GbE.” (page 4)
  • Built-in ports “4 x 1 Gb ports shipping standard ( if equipped), with optional FlexibleLOM or stand up card” (page 7) “HPE 1Gb Ethernet 4-Port 331i Adapter (if equipped) and /or optional HPE FlexibleLOM or stand up card” (page 21) “Embedded 4x 1GbE LOM is not supported with 7xx2 series processors.” (page 4) “Embedded 4x 1GbE LOM is not equipped on new boards for 7xx2 series processors.” (page 7) “The DL325 Gen10 chassis ships with 4x 1 Gb embedded. (if equipped). It is not equipped on new boards for 7xx2 series processors.” (page 30)
  • Primary riser “Default Primary Riser” (page 5) “1 PCIe 3.0 X16 X16 Full-height, full-length slot Proc 1” (page 5) “2 PCIe 3.0 X8 X8 Low Profile Proc 1” (page 5)
  • Secondary riser “1 PCIe 3.0 X16 X16 Low Profile Proc 1” (page 6) “Secondary riser cannot be installed with Modular Smart Array Options” (page 6) “3 Optional Slot 3 PCIe 3.0” (page 4)

From the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Server QuickSpecs (a00045498enw, version 26, 15-November-2021).

All DL325 Gen10 network adapters

The network adapters HPE's QuickSpecs have listed for the DL325 Gen10 across editions, grouped by slot and type. In each group the adapters in stock come first, then the ones our customers order most.

FlexibleLOM or PCIe on the DL325 Gen10?

FlexibleLOMPCIe adapter
How manyOne optional FlexibleLOM slot, which HPE's rear-view note says supports various NICs up to 25GbE.Up to three PCIe 3.0 slots on two risers
What HPE has listed1GbE to 25GbE Ethernet; InfiniBand and converged adapters1GbE to 100GbE Ethernet; InfiniBand, converged and DPU adapters; 16 and 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs
How to tell from the nameFLR in the name, e.g. 640FLR-SFP28No FLR, e.g. 640SFP28

How to choose a DL325 Gen10 network adapter

Rule 1

Decide the FlexibleLOM first

Only one FlexibleLOM fits the server, and it can be changed after the server ships.

HPE: “Only one FlexibleLOM can be added to the server. These options are upgradeable and can be changed from the original configuration after the server is shipped.” (page 30)

Rule 2

Match the cabling to the switch

DAC cables or fiber transceivers and cables are bought separately.

HPE: “Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately.” (page 30)

Rule 3

Check the cooling

For the HDR100 adapters the InfiniBand table gives 35C in slots 1 and 3 with passive cables; with active cables 35C in slot 1 and, in slot 3, 30C for P06250-B21 and 25C for P06251-B21.

Rule 4

Mind the slot rules

Up to two InfiniBand HDR100 adapters (P06250-B21 or P06251-B21), in slots 1 and 3, with any processor.

DL325 Gen10 adapter questions

How many network adapters can a DL325 Gen10 take?

The DL325 Gen10 takes network adapters in its one FlexibleLOM slot and in up to three PCIe 3.0 slots on two risers. Two PCIe slots (x16, x8) as standard in the primary riser; three with the optional secondary riser. Only one FlexibleLOM fits the server, and it can be changed after the server ships.

Does the DL325 Gen10 have network ports built in?

Four 1GbE ports embedded on boards that have them (the HPE 1Gb Ethernet 4-Port 331i Adapter on the CTO server), with an optional FlexibleLOM or stand-up card. The pre-configured models list the HPE 1Gb Ethernet 4-Port 336FLR Adapter as network controller, plus an optional FlexibleLOM or stand-up card.

Will an OCP 3.0 adapter fit a DL325 Gen10?

HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL325 Gen10 give it one FlexibleLOM slot: “(Under) Optional Flexible LOM slot” (page 3). The list HPE gives for it has FlexibleLOM adapters for that slot and no OCP 3.0 adapters.

Are cables or transceivers included?

DAC cables or fiber transceivers and cables are bought separately. HPE: “Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately.” (page 30).

What do “QuickSpecs version 26” and “earlier HPE edition” mean on the list?

An adapter tagged “Listed in QuickSpecs version 26” is in version 26 of HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL325 Gen10, the edition this page is built from. One tagged “Listed in an earlier HPE edition” was listed for this server in an earlier edition of HPE's QuickSpecs and is not in version 26.

Which Fibre Channel HBAs does HPE list for the DL325 Gen10?

HPE lists Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (16Gb and 32Gb, single and dual port) and two converged network adapters under HPE Storage Options. HPE's QuickSpecs list 8 Fibre Channel HBAs for it, by model: Emulex SN1200E and SN1600E; QLogic SN1100Q and SN1600Q. 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.

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Most ordered for the DL325 Gen10

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

FlexibleLOM adapters

11 adapters

One optional FlexibleLOM slot, which HPE's rear-view note says supports various NICs up to 25GbE.

PCIe Ethernet adapters

16 adapters

Stand-up cards for the PCIe slots.

InfiniBand and Omni-Path adapters

9 adapters

Under HPE InfiniBand, HPE lists FDR/Ethernet 40/50Gb, EDR 100Gb and HDR100 100Gb adapters, among them the 547FLR-QSFP 879482-B21.

Converged network adapters

6 adapters

Adapters HPE names converged network adapters.

SmartNIC and DPU adapters

2 adapters

Adapters whose HPE names mark them as SmartNIC, DPU or Distributed Services cards.

Fibre Channel HBAs for the DL325 Gen10

HPE lists Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (16Gb and 32Gb, single and dual port) and two converged network adapters under HPE Storage Options. QuickSpecs page 35

Fibre Channel host bus adapters

8 HBAs
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