HPE ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Networking Adapters

The DL380e Gen8 takes network adapters in up to six PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 4 PCIe 2.0) on two risers, of which slots 5 and 6 need the second processor. Four 1GbE LOM ports as standard, on the HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter; other networking options are upgrades. HPE's QuickSpecs list 17 network adapters (Ethernet, InfiniBand and converged) and 10 Fibre Channel HBAs for it.

27 adapters
1GbE to 10GbE · 8 and 16Gb Fibre Channel
New and refurbished
Tested or factory sealed

From the HP ProLiant DL380e Generation 8 (Gen8) QuickSpecs (c04123218, version 42, August 17, 2015), which HPE has retired.

Slot map

Where each adapter goes in a DL380e Gen8

Built-in ports: 4 x 1GbE (HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter) pp. 1, 4, 6
Primary riser: Slots 1–4: PCIe 3.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x8, PCIe 3.0 x8, PCIe 2.0 x4. + 1 other riser HPE lists for this position pp. 4, 23
Secondary riser: Slots 5–6: PCIe 3.0 x16, x8. Needs processor 2. pp. 1, 4

HPE's words for each line

Built-in ports “The HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 server offers the customer a quad-port NIC standard with the option to upgrade with a variety of networking options.” (page 4) “HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter” (page 4) “LOM Network Ports 4x1GbE ports” (page 6) “HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter (4 x 1GbE)” (page 1)
Primary riser “Primary Riser” (page 4) “(Standard)” (page 4) “1 PCIe 3.0 X4 X8 Full Length, Full” (page 4) “2 PCIe 3.0 X8 X16 Half Length, Full” (page 4) “3 PCIe 3.0 X8 X8 Half Length, Full” (page 4) “4 PCIe 2.0 X4 X8 Low Profile” (page 4) “Slot 1 - FL/FH x4 PCIe 3.0 (x8 connector) Slot 2 - HL/FH x8 PCIe 3.0 (x16 connector) Slot 3 - HL/FH x8 PCIe 3.0 (x8 connector) Slot 4 - Low Profile x4 PCIe 2.0 (x8 connector)” (page 23)
Secondary riser “Secondary Riser” (page 4) “5 PCIe 3.0 X16 X16 Full length, full” (page 4) “6 PCIe 3.0 X8 X16 Half length, full” (page 4) “When populating slots on secondary riser (p/n 661628-B21), a second processor must be installed.” (page 4) “Slot5 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) (optional)” (page 1) “Slot6 PCIe3 x16 (8, 4, 1) (optional)” (page 1)

From the HP ProLiant DL380e Generation 8 (Gen8) QuickSpecs (c04123218, version 42, August 17, 2015).

All DL380e Gen8 network adapters

The network adapters HPE's QuickSpecs list for the DL380e 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 DL380e Gen8 network adapter

Rule 1

Match the cabling to the switch

HPE notes that 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 37)

Rule 2

Count the processors

Slots 5 and 6 need the second processor.

HPE: “When populating slots on secondary riser (p/n 661628-B21), a second processor must be installed.” (page 4)

Rule 3

Plan the server memory

HPE notes that at least 2 GB of server memory is required per adapter.

HPE: “A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each adapter.” (page 37)

Rule 4

Mind the slot rules

The rear drive cage takes the space of secondary riser slots 5 and 6.

HPE: “Adding the rear drive cage negates the space required for secondary optional riser slots 5 & 6.” (page 4)

DL380e Gen8 adapter questions

How many network adapters can a DL380e Gen8 take?

The DL380e Gen8 takes network adapters in up to six PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 4 PCIe 2.0) on two risers, of which slots 5 and 6 need the second processor. Four PCIe slots as standard on configure-to-order servers; more can be added from the PCI options.

Does the DL380e Gen8 have network ports built in?

Four 1GbE LOM ports as standard, on the HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter; other networking options are upgrades. Configure-to-order servers ship with the HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter.

Are cables or transceivers included?

HPE notes that 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 37).

Do I need the second processor for more adapters?

Slots 5 and 6 need the second processor. Slots 1 to 4 run from processor 1. HPE: “When populating slots on secondary riser (p/n 661628-B21), a second processor must be installed.” (page 4).

What does “Listed in QuickSpecs version 42” mean?

It means the adapter is in version 42 of HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL380e Gen8, the edition this page is built from.

Which Fibre Channel HBAs does HPE list for the DL380e Gen8?

HP lists Brocade, Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (8Gb and 16Gb) and three converged network adapters under HP Storage Options. HPE's QuickSpecs list 10 Fibre Channel HBAs for it, by model: Emulex 81E, 82E and SN1100E; QLogic 81Q, 82Q and SN1000Q; Brocade 81B and 82B. 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 DL380e Gen8

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

652503-B21 HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530SFP Adapter10GbE · 2 ports · PCIe
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
716591-B21 HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter10GbE · 2 ports · BASE-T · PCIe

PCIe Ethernet adapters

11 adapters

Stand-up cards for the PCIe slots.

652503-B21HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530SFP Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
647594-B21HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter1GbE4 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
656596-B21HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter10GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
652497-B21HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter1GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
716591-B21HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter10GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
593722-B21HP NC365T 4-port Ethernet Server Adapter4 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
503746-B21HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter1GbEBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
615732-B21HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 332T Adapter1GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
593717-B21HP NC523SFP 10Gb 2-port Server Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
614203-B21HP NC552SFP 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Server Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
665249-B21HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560SFP+ Adapter10GbE2 portsSFP+PCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42

InfiniBand and Omni-Path adapters

3 adapters

Under HP InfiniBand, HP lists three PCIe InfiniBand adapters: two QDR HCAs and the FDR/Ethernet 10Gb/40Gb 544QSFP.

583211-B21QLogic InfiniBand 4X QDR PCI-E G2 Dual Port HCAInfiniBand QDR2 portsPCIeInfiniBand / Omni-PathListed in QuickSpecs version 42
592520-B21HP InfiniBand 4X QDR ConnectX-2 PCIe G2 Dual Port HCAInfiniBand QDR2 portsPCIeInfiniBand / Omni-PathListed in QuickSpecs version 42
649281-B21HP Infiniband FDR/Ethernet 10Gb/40Gb 2-port 544QSFP Adapter40Gb2 portsQSFPPCIeInfiniBand / Omni-PathListed in QuickSpecs version 42

Converged network adapters

3 adapters

Adapters HPE names converged network adapters.

BK835AHP CN1100E Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConvergedListed in QuickSpecs version 42
BS668AHP CN1000Q Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConvergedListed in QuickSpecs version 42
QW990AHP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConvergedListed in QuickSpecs version 42

Fibre Channel HBAs for the DL380e Gen8

HP lists Brocade, Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (8Gb and 16Gb) and three converged network adapters under HP Storage Options. QuickSpecs pages 42–43

Fibre Channel host bus adapters

10 HBAs

AJ762BHP 81E 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portEmulexPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
AJ763BHP 82E 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsEmulexPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
AJ764AHP 82Q 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsQLogicPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
AK344AHP 81Q 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portQLogicPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
AP769BHP 81B 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portBrocadePCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
AP770BHP 82B 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsBrocadePCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
C8R38AHP StoreFabric SN1100E 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter16Gb Fibre Channel1 portEmulexPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
C8R39AHP StoreFabric SN1100E 16Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter16Gb Fibre Channel2 portsEmulexPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
QW971AHP StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter16Gb Fibre Channel1 portQLogicPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42
QW972AHP StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter16Gb Fibre Channel2 portsQLogicPCIeListed in QuickSpecs version 42

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