HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE network adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11, new and refurbished. The platform has no embedded networking — every build needs at least one OCP 3.0 or PCIe stand-up adapter, chosen from HPE's qualified Broadcom, Intel, and Mellanox (NVIDIA) options.
DL380 Gen11 Networking Specifications
- Form factors: PCIe 5.0 stand-up cards and OCP 3.0 adapters
- Speeds: 1GbE BASE-T, 10GbE BASE-T and SFP+, 10/25GbE SFP28, and 100GbE QSFP56/QSFP112
- Verified options include: Broadcom BCM5719 (1GbE 4-port), BCM57416 BASE-T and BCM57412 SFP+ (10GbE), BCM57414 and 4-port BCM57504 (10/25GbE SFP28), BCM57608 (100GbE QSFP112), and Mellanox MCX631102AS (10/25GbE) and MCX623106AS (100GbE) — most in PCIe and OCP3 versions
Every build needs an adapter. The DL380 Gen11 has no embedded production networking — aside from the dedicated iLO port — so plan at least one OCP 3.0 or PCIe network adapter into every configuration.
Which network adapter fits the DL380 Gen11?
| Speed | Media | Example options |
|---|---|---|
| 1GbE | RJ-45 BASE-T | Broadcom BCM5719 4-port (PCIe or OCP3) |
| 10GbE | BASE-T or SFP+ | Broadcom BCM57416 / BCM57412 (PCIe or OCP3) |
| 10/25GbE | SFP28 | Broadcom BCM57414 2-port / BCM57504 4-port, Mellanox MCX631102AS (PCIe or OCP3) |
| 100GbE | QSFP112 / QSFP56 | Broadcom BCM57608, Mellanox MCX623106AS (PCIe or OCP3) |
Choosing the Right DL380 Gen11 Network Adapter
- Use OCP bays first — same silicon, and they keep PCIe slots free for storage controllers, GPUs, or HBAs.
- Match the media to your fabric: BASE-T for existing copper; SFP28/QSFP with DACs or optics ordered separately.
- 25GbE is the practical default for new builds — SFP28 negotiates down to 10GbE during fabric transitions.
- Plan port counts around redundancy — two dual-port adapters across different slots beat one quad-port card for fault tolerance.
Complete Your DL380 Gen11 Build
Finish the platform with DL380 Gen11 memory, drives, storage controllers, processors, and power supplies, or browse the full DL380 Gen11 parts page. Other generations: DL380 Gen10 adapters and DL380 Gen12 adapters. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL380 Gen11 Networking Adapters FAQ
Does the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 have built-in Ethernet ports?
No - the QuickSpecs state 'no embedded networking' aside from the dedicated iLO management port. Every configuration needs at least one OCP 3.0 or PCIe network adapter for production traffic.
What is the difference between OCP and PCIe network adapters?
The same networking silicon in two mounting formats. OCP 3.0 adapters slide into dedicated bays and keep PCIe slots free; PCIe stand-up cards use riser slots. Most DL380 Gen11 adapter models come in both versions.
What is the fastest network adapter for the DL380 Gen11?
100GbE - the Broadcom BCM57608 (QSFP112) and Mellanox MCX623106AS (QSFP56), available in PCIe and OCP versions.
Do SFP28 and QSFP adapters include transceivers?
No - the part number covers the card only. Order DAC cables or optics matched to your switch separately; BASE-T adapters connect with standard copper patch cables.
Can I mix Broadcom, Intel, and Mellanox adapters in one server?
Yes - all are HPE-qualified for the DL380 Gen11 and coexist cleanly. A common build pairs an OCP Broadcom adapter for general traffic with a Mellanox card for storage or low-latency networks.
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