HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11 Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE network adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen11, new and refurbished. Networking on this platform comes from HPE-qualified Broadcom, Intel, Mellanox, and NVIDIA silicon in two mounting formats — OCP 3.0 bays and PCIe 5.0 stand-up slots — from quad-port gigabit up to 100GbE and InfiniBand.
DL560 Gen11 Networking Specifications
- Form factors: PCIe 5.0 stand-up cards and OCP 3.0 adapters (x16 enablement kits wire OCP bandwidth to the motherboard on 2P or the mezzanine on 4P systems)
- Speeds: 1GbE BASE-T, 10GbE BASE-T and SFP+, 10/25GbE SFP28, and 100GbE QSFP28/QSFP56/QSFP112
- Silicon: Broadcom BCM5719/57412/57414/57416/57504/57608, Intel I350 and E810 families, Mellanox CX6-Lx class, NVIDIA NVMe-oF crypto and offload adapters
- InfiniBand: NDR200/200GbE 1-port OSFP PCIe5 adapter (x16 slot required)
Placement matters on this platform. Several higher-power adapters — including some 100GbE and 4-port 25GbE cards — must be installed in riser 1 for cooling, and the OCP x16 enablement kit differs between 2-processor and 4-processor systems. Verify both before finalizing your build.
Which network adapter fits the DL560 Gen11?
| Speed | Media | Example options |
|---|---|---|
| 1GbE | RJ-45 BASE-T | Broadcom BCM5719, Intel I350-T4 (PCIe or OCP) |
| 10GbE | BASE-T or SFP+ | Broadcom BCM57416 / BCM57412 (PCIe or OCP) |
| 10/25GbE | SFP28 | Broadcom BCM57414/57504, Intel E810-XXVDA2/XXVDA4, Mellanox, NVIDIA crypto (PCIe or OCP) |
| 100GbE | QSFP112 / QSFP56 / QSFP28 | Broadcom BCM57608, Mellanox MCX623106AS, Intel E810-CQDA2, NVIDIA NVMe-oF offload |
Choosing the Right DL560 Gen11 Network Adapter
- Use OCP bays first — same silicon, and they keep PCIe slots free for storage controllers, GPUs, or HBAs. Remember the OCP x16 enablement kit differs between 2P (motherboard) and 4P (mezzanine) systems.
- High-power adapters have placement rules: several 100GbE and 4-port 25GbE cards must be installed in riser 1 for cooling — worth checking before racking.
- 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.
Complete Your DL560 Gen11 Build
Finish the platform with DL560 Gen11 memory, drives, storage controllers, processors, and power supplies, or browse the full DL560 Gen11 parts page. Previous generation: DL560 Gen10 adapters. Catalog-wide: HPE parts by server model.
DL560 Gen11 Networking Adapters FAQ
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. On the DL560 Gen11, OCP x16 bandwidth is enabled by a kit that differs between 2-processor and 4-processor systems.
What is the fastest network adapter for the DL560 Gen11?
100GbE - Broadcom BCM57608 (QSFP112), Mellanox MCX623106AS (QSFP56), and Intel E810-CQDA2 (QSFP28), in PCIe and OCP versions, plus an InfiniBand NDR200/200GbE OSFP adapter for HPC fabrics.
Why do some DL560 Gen11 adapters have to go in riser 1?
Cooling. HPE's thermal qualification requires several higher-power adapters - including some 100GbE and 4-port 25GbE cards - to sit in riser 1's airflow, especially in heavily loaded or liquid-cooled configurations. Check placement before finalizing your slot layout.
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, Mellanox, and NVIDIA adapters in one server?
Yes - all are HPE-qualified for the DL560 Gen11 and coexist cleanly. A common build pairs an OCP Broadcom adapter for general traffic with a Mellanox or NVIDIA card for storage or low-latency networks.
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