HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 Adapters
Genuine HPE network adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus v2, new and refurbished. The QuickSpecs list this server's network ports as none — every build picks an OCP 3.0 adapter or a PCIe 4.0 stand-up card, and the chassis provides exactly one OCP slot.
DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 Networking Specifications
- Embedded networking: none — the dedicated 1Gb iLO management port is the only standard Ethernet on the chassis
- OCP 3.0: one slot only, and OCP adapters consume no PCIe slot; only SFF OCP adapters under 35W are supported
- PCIe: PCIe 4.0 — three slots standard on the primary riser, up to eight slots once a second processor is installed
- Speeds: 1GbE BASE-T, 10GbE BASE-T and SFP+, 10/25GbE SFP28, 100GbE QSFP28 and QSFP56, and 200Gb Ethernet and InfiniBand
- Silicon: HPE-qualified Broadcom, Intel, Marvell, Mellanox (NVIDIA), and Xilinx adapters, many offered in both PCIe and OCP3 versions
- Placement rules: 4-port adapters go only in slot 1, and each adapter requires at least 2GB of installed server memory
There is only one OCP 3.0 slot. This server has no embedded network ports, so the first adapter usually goes in OCP and any second card must be a PCIe stand-up. Only SFF OCP adapters below 35W are supported.
Which network adapter fits the DL385 Gen10 Plus v2?
| Speed | Media | Form factors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GbE | RJ-45 BASE-T, 4-port | PCIe or OCP 3.0 | 4-port cards are slot 1 only |
| 10GbE | BASE-T or SFP+ | PCIe or OCP 3.0 | Broadcom, Intel, and Marvell options |
| 10/25GbE | SFP28 | PCIe or OCP 3.0 | The widest choice on this platform |
| 100GbE | QSFP28 or QSFP56 | PCIe or OCP 3.0 | The 100GbE OCP3 card needs the OCP Upgrade Cable Kit |
| 200Gb | QSFP56 or OSFP | PCIe or OCP 3.0 | Ethernet and InfiniBand HDR / NDR200 |
One OCP slot means one OCP adapter — a second network card has to be a PCIe stand-up in a riser. Transceivers are never in the box: DAC cables for copper and optics for fiber are ordered separately from the adapter.
Choosing the Right DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 Network Adapter
- Use the OCP slot first — an OCP 3.0 adapter consumes no PCIe slot, leaving the risers for storage controllers and accelerators.
- Respect the OCP limits: only SFF OCP adapters below 35W are supported, and the 100GbE and 200Gb OCP3 cards additionally require the OCP Upgrade Cable Kit.
- Match media to fabric: BASE-T for existing copper runs, SFP28 or QSFP for optics and DACs, which are ordered separately.
- Check the placement rules on high-speed cards: the 100GbE and 200Gb PCIe adapters are supported only in slots 1, 4, and 5, need the Max Performance Fan Kit, and are not supported with 12 LFF configurations or mid-tray drive cages.
Complete Your DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 Build
Finish the platform with DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 memory, drives, storage controllers, processors, and power supplies, or browse the full DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 parts page. Neighboring models: DL385 Gen10 Plus adapters and DL385 Gen11 adapters. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 Adapters FAQ
Does the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 have built-in Ethernet ports?
No. The QuickSpecs list network ports as 'None. Choice of OCP or stand up card'. The only standard network connection is the dedicated 1Gb iLO management port at the rear.
How many OCP slots does the DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 have?
One. The QuickSpecs state that only one slot is available for OCP adapters, so a second network card has to be a PCIe stand-up adapter.
What is the difference between OCP and PCIe network adapters?
The same networking silicon in two mounting formats. OCP 3.0 adapters slide into the dedicated OCP slot and consume no PCIe slot; PCIe stand-up cards install in the primary, secondary, or tertiary riser.
Are there power limits on OCP adapters in the DL385 Gen10 Plus v2?
Yes - only SFF OCP adapters below 35W are supported. The 100GbE and 200Gb OCP3 adapters also require the OCP Upgrade Cable Kit to be part of the configuration.
Do SFP28 and QSFP adapters include transceivers?
No. The part number covers the card only. Direct Attach Cables for copper environments, or transceivers and cables for fiber, must be purchased separately.
How many PCIe slots are available for adapters?
Three PCIe 4.0 slots ship standard on the primary riser, and up to eight slots are available once a second processor and the secondary and tertiary risers are installed.
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