HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE network adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus, new and refurbished. The only fixed network port on this server is the dedicated 1Gb iLO management port — production traffic runs over the OCP 3.0 slot and PCIe 4.0 stand-up cards.
DL325 Gen10 Plus Networking Specifications
- Form factors: one OCP 3.0 slot plus PCIe 4.0 x16 slots — two on the primary riser, a third on the optional secondary riser
- Speeds: 1GbE BASE-T, 10GbE BASE-T and SFP+, 10/25GbE SFP28, 100GbE QSFP28 and QSFP56, and 200GbE QSFP56
- InfiniBand: HDR100 and HDR QSFP56 adapters in PCIe4 x16 and OCP 3.0 forms
- Silicon: HPE-qualified Intel, Broadcom, Marvell, Mellanox and Xilinx adapters, most offered in both PCIe and OCP3 versions
- Thermal limits: the fastest cards carry per-slot ambient ratings, and some require a high performance fan kit
- Cabling: DAC cables and fiber transceivers are purchased separately from the adapter
Plan around a single OCP 3.0 slot. The DL325 Gen10 Plus has one OCP 3.0 slot and no fixed data network ports — only the dedicated 1Gb iLO management port. Moving to a faster fabric usually replaces the factory OCP3 NIC rather than adding to it, and 100GbE cards are supported in PCIe slots 1 and 2 only.
Which network adapter fits the DL325 Gen10 Plus?
| Speed | Media | Form factors |
|---|---|---|
| 1GbE | RJ-45 BASE-T | OCP 3.0 or PCIe |
| 10GbE | BASE-T or SFP+ | OCP 3.0 or PCIe |
| 10/25GbE | SFP28 | OCP 3.0 or PCIe |
| 100GbE | QSFP28 or QSFP56 | PCIe, slots 1 and 2 only |
| 200Gb Ethernet and InfiniBand HDR | QSFP56 | PCIe 4.0 x16 or OCP 3.0 |
One OCP 3.0 slot means one OCP adapter, and pre-configured models ship with an Intel I350-T4 1GbE OCP3 card — moving to a faster fabric usually replaces it rather than adding to it. Above 25GbE the constraint becomes slots and airflow: the 100GbE cards are supported in slots 1 and 2 only, with per-slot ambient temperature limits.
Choosing the Right DL325 Gen10 Plus Network Adapter
- Put your primary NIC in the OCP 3.0 slot — it keeps all three PCIe 4.0 positions free for storage, a GPU, or a second fabric.
- Check the OCP cable kit: the Mellanox MCX562A-ACAI 10/25GbE OCP3 adapter needs the DL325 Gen10 Plus OCP Upgrade Cable Kit to run at x16.
- Mind the riser rules: the 4-port Intel I350-T4 PCIe card is supported only in slot 1 and slot 3, and a second one calls for the FHHL secondary riser kit.
- Plan cooling with the card: 100GbE and InfiniBand adapters carry slot-by-slot ambient limits, and some configurations require the Maximum Performance or Additional Standard fan kit.
Complete Your DL325 Gen10 Plus Build
Finish the platform with DL325 Gen10 Plus memory, drives, storage controllers, processors, and power supplies, or browse the full DL325 Gen10 Plus parts page. Neighboring generations: DL325 Gen10 adapters and DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 adapters. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL325 Gen10 Plus Networking Adapters FAQ
Does the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus have onboard network ports?
The QuickSpecs Interfaces table lists a dedicated 1Gb iLO remote management port and a front iLO Service Port, and nothing else. Data networking comes from the OCP 3.0 slot and PCIe 4.0 adapters.
How many OCP slots does the DL325 Gen10 Plus have?
One. The rear of the chassis carries a single optional OCP 3.0 slot, which is where the factory NIC goes on pre-configured models. Additional networking uses the PCIe 4.0 slots.
What is the fastest network adapter for the DL325 Gen10 Plus?
The QuickSpecs lists 100GbE QSFP28 and QSFP56 Ethernet adapters and 200Gb QSFP56 Ethernet and InfiniBand HDR adapters. The 100GbE cards are supported in PCIe slots 1 and 2 only and carry ambient temperature limits per slot.
Do DL325 Gen10 Plus network adapters include transceivers?
No. The part number covers the card only. Direct Attach Cables for copper environments, or transceivers and fiber for optical environments, are purchased separately. BASE-T adapters use standard copper patch cables.
Can I install two 4-port 1GbE adapters in a DL325 Gen10 Plus?
Yes, with the right riser. The Intel I350-T4 PCIe adapter is supported in slot 1 and slot 3, so a second card requires the FHHL secondary riser kit - and that riser makes slot 2 unavailable.
Why does my 100GbE adapter need a different fan kit?
High-bandwidth adapters raise the thermal load in a 1U chassis. HPE lists ambient limits per slot for the 100GbE and InfiniBand cards, and calls for the Maximum Performance or Additional Standard fan kit in some single-drive-cage configurations.
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