HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen8 Networking Adapters
The DL560 Gen8 takes network adapters in its one FlexibleLOM slot and in up to six PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 3 PCIe 2.0), of which slots 4 to 6 need the second processor and slot 3 runs from the chipset. One FlexibleLOM connector; HPE lists 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOMs and one FDR InfiniBand FlexibleLOM (the 544FLR-QSFP) for it. HPE's QuickSpecs have listed 17 network adapters (Ethernet, InfiniBand and converged) and 6 Fibre Channel HBAs for it across editions.
- 23 adapters
- 1GbE to 10GbE · 8Gb Fibre Channel
- New and refurbished
- Tested or factory sealed
From the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen8 QuickSpecs (c04123206, version 38, 23-October-2017), which HPE has retired.
Slot mapWhere each adapter goes in a DL560 Gen8
- FlexibleLOM
- One FlexibleLOM connector; HPE lists 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOMs and one FDR InfiniBand FlexibleLOM (the 544FLR-QSFP) for it pp. 19, 31
- Built-in ports
- None (ports on the FlexibleLOM) pp. 19, 31
- Primary
- Slots 1–3: PCIe 3.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x8, PCIe 2.0 x4. Slots 1 and 2 on processor 1; slot 3 runs from the chipset. pp. 5, 19
- Secondary riser
- Slots 4–6: PCIe 3.0 x16, x8, x8. Needs processor 2. + 1 other riser HPE lists for this position pp. 1, 4, 6, 18, 31
HPE's words for each line
- FlexibleLOM “1 FlexibleLOM connector: (see Step2: HPE Flexible NIC section below for NIC choices to populate the embedded connector)” (page 19) “FlexibleLOM Adapters HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter 629135-B21” (page 31) “HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 570FLR-SFP+ Adapter 717491-B21” (page 31) “HP InfiniBand FDR/Ethernet 10/40Gb 2-port 544FLR-QSFP Adapter 649282-B21” (page 31) “NOTE: FLR Indicates HPE FlexibleLOM Adapter series.” (page 31)
- Built-in ports “1 FlexibleLOM connector: (see Step2: HPE Flexible NIC section below for NIC choices to populate the embedded connector)” (page 19) “FlexibleLOM Adapters HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter 629135-B21” (page 31) “HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 570FLR-SFP+ Adapter 717491-B21” (page 31) “HP InfiniBand FDR/Ethernet 10/40Gb 2-port 544FLR-QSFP Adapter 649282-B21” (page 31) “NOTE: FLR Indicates HPE FlexibleLOM Adapter series.” (page 31)
- Primary “Primary Riser” (page 5) “1 PCIe 3.0 X16 X16 7 Proc 1” (page 5) “2 PCIe 3.0 X8 X8 10 Proc 1” (page 5) “3 PCIe 2.0 X4 X8 13 Chipset” (page 5) “Slot 1 - FL/FH x16 PCIe 3.0 (x16 connector) | Slot 2 - HL/FH x8 PCIe 3.0 (x8 connector) | Slot 3 - HL/FH x4 PCIe 2.0 (x8 connector)” (page 19)
- Secondary riser “Optional 3 slot riser (x16, x8, x8), or 2 slot (x16, x16)” (page 4) “4 PCIe 3.0 X16 Proc 2” (page 6) “5 PCIe 3.0 X8 20 Proc 2” (page 6) “6 PCIe 3.0 X8 X8 23 Proc 2” (page 6) “NOTE: To take advantage of the additional 3 PCI slot upgrade, the second processor must be installed.” (page 4) “HPE DL380p/560 Gen8 3 Slot PCI-E Riser Kit 653206-B21” (page 31) “PCIe 3.0 Slots 4-6 top to bottom” (page 1) “6 PCIe slots (secondary riser included by default)” (page 18)
From the HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen8 QuickSpecs (c04123206, version 38, 23-October-2017).
All DL560 Gen8 network adapters
The network adapters HPE's QuickSpecs have listed for the DL560 Gen8 across editions, grouped by slot and type. In each group the adapters in stock come first, then the ones our customers order most.
FlexibleLOM or PCIe on the DL560 Gen8?
| FlexibleLOM | PCIe adapter | |
|---|---|---|
| How many | One FlexibleLOM connector; HPE lists 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOMs and one FDR InfiniBand FlexibleLOM (the 544FLR-QSFP) for it. | Up to six PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 3 PCIe 2.0) |
| What HPE has listed | 1GbE to 10GbE Ethernet; InfiniBand adapters | 1GbE to 10GbE Ethernet; InfiniBand and converged adapters; 8Gb Fibre Channel HBAs |
| Slot rules | Only one FlexibleLOM fits the server; the InfiniBand FlexibleLOM 649282-B21 is for upgrading or changing the original configuration. | Slots 4 to 6 need the second processor and slot 3 runs from the chipset. |
How to choose a DL560 Gen8 network adapter
Decide the FlexibleLOM first
Only one FlexibleLOM fits the server; the InfiniBand FlexibleLOM 649282-B21 is for upgrading or changing the original configuration.
HPE: “only 1 FlexibleLOM can be added to the server, which is selected in Step 2 for the "Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models" section. These two options are for upgrade or change from original configuration.” (page 31)
Match the cabling to the switch
DAC cables or fiber transceivers and cables are bought separately.
HPE: “NOTE: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately.” (page 30)
Count the processors
Slots 4 to 6 need the second processor and slot 3 runs from the chipset.
HPE: “NOTE: To take advantage of the additional 3 PCI slot upgrade, the second processor must be installed.” (page 4)
Plan the server memory
Each 10GbE adapter needs at least 2 GB of server memory.
HPE: “NOTE: A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each adapter.” (page 30)
DL560 Gen8 adapter questions
How many network adapters can a DL560 Gen8 take?
The DL560 Gen8 takes network adapters in its one FlexibleLOM slot and in up to six PCIe 3.0 slots (slot 3 PCIe 2.0), of which slots 4 to 6 need the second processor and slot 3 runs from the chipset. Three PCIe slots as standard, three more with the optional riser; the Performance model ships with six (secondary riser included). Only one FlexibleLOM fits the server; the InfiniBand FlexibleLOM 649282-B21 is for upgrading or changing the original configuration.
Does the DL560 Gen8 have network ports built in?
One FlexibleLOM connector; HPE lists 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOMs and one FDR InfiniBand FlexibleLOM (the 544FLR-QSFP) for it. Pre-configured models ship with a FlexibleLOM: the 331FLR 1Gb 4-port adapter on the Entry and Base models, the 533FLR-T 10Gb 2-port adapter on the Performance model.
Will an OCP 3.0 adapter fit a DL560 Gen8?
HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL560 Gen8 give it one FlexibleLOM slot: “1 FlexibleLOM connector: (see Step2: HPE Flexible NIC section below for NIC choices to populate the embedded connector)” (page 19). The list HPE gives for it has FlexibleLOM adapters for that slot and no OCP 3.0 adapters.
Are cables or transceivers included?
DAC cables or fiber transceivers and cables are bought separately. HPE: “NOTE: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately.” (page 30).
Do I need the second processor for more adapters?
Slots 4 to 6 need the second processor and slot 3 runs from the chipset. Slots 1 and 2 run from processor 1. HPE: “NOTE: To take advantage of the additional 3 PCI slot upgrade, the second processor must be installed.” (page 4).
What do “QuickSpecs version 38” and “earlier HPE edition” mean on the list?
An adapter tagged “Listed in QuickSpecs version 38” is in version 38 of HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL560 Gen8, the edition this page is built from. One tagged “Listed in an earlier HPE edition” was listed for this server in an earlier edition of HPE's QuickSpecs and is not in version 38.
Which Fibre Channel HBAs does HPE list for the DL560 Gen8?
HPE lists Brocade, Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (8Gb and 16Gb) and four converged network adapters under HPE Storage Options. HPE's QuickSpecs list 6 Fibre Channel HBAs for it, by model: Emulex 81E and 82E; QLogic 81Q and 82Q; Brocade 81B and 82B. They are in the Fibre Channel HBAs section of this page.
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Most ordered for the DL560 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-B21HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530SFP Adapter10GbE · 2 ports · PCIe
- 647594-B21HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter1GbE · 4 ports · BASE-T · PCIe
- 652497-B21HPE Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter1GbE · 2 ports · BASE-T · PCIe
No adapter matches all of these filters.
FlexibleLOM adapters
4 adapters
One FlexibleLOM connector; HPE lists 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOMs and one FDR InfiniBand FlexibleLOM (the 544FLR-QSFP) for it.
- 629135-B21HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter1GbE4 portsFlexibleLOM
- 629142-B21HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554FLR-SFP+ Adapter10GbE2 portsSFP+FlexibleLOM
- 647581-B21HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530FLR-SFP+ Adapter10GbE2 portsSFP+FlexibleLOM
- 665249-B21HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560SFP+ Adapter10GbE2 portsSFP+FlexibleLOM
PCIe Ethernet adapters
8 adapters
Stand-up cards for the PCIe slots.
- 652503-B21HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530SFP Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIe
- 647594-B21HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331T Adapter1GbE4 portsBASE-TPCIe
- 652497-B21HPE Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter1GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIe
- 593722-B21HPE NC365T 4-port Ethernet Server Adapter4 portsBASE-TPCIe
- 503746-B21HPE NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter1GbEBASE-TPCIe
- 615732-B21HPE Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 332T Adapter1GbE2 portsBASE-TPCIe
- 593717-B21HPE NC523SFP 10Gb 2-port Server Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIe
- 614203-B21HPE NC552SFP 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Server Adapter10GbE2 portsPCIe
InfiniBand and Omni-Path adapters
3 adapters
Under HPE InfiniBand HPE lists two FDR PCIe adapters (545QSFP and 544QSFP) and the 544FLR-QSFP FlexibleLOM, which takes the server's one FlexibleLOM slot.
- 649283-B21HPE InfiniBand QDR/EN 10Gb Dual Port 544FLR-QSFP Adapter10GbE2 portsQSFPFlexibleLOMInfiniBand / Omni-Path
- 649281-B21HPE InfiniBand FDR/EN 10/40Gb Dual Port 544QSFP Adapter40Gb2 portsQSFPPCIeInfiniBand / Omni-PathHPE note: For the following two InfiniBand Adapters, only 1 FlexibleLOM can be added to the server, which is selected in Step 2 for the "Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models" section. These two options are for upgrade or change from original configuration.
- 649282-B21HPE InfiniBand FDR/EN 10/40Gb Dual Port 544FLR-QSFP Adapter40Gb2 portsQSFPFlexibleLOMInfiniBand / Omni-Path
Converged network adapters
2 adapters
Adapters HPE names converged network adapters.
- BK835AHPE CN1100E Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConverged
- BS668AHPE CN1000Q Dual Port Converged Network Adapter2 portsPCIeConverged
Fibre Channel HBAs for the DL560 Gen8
HPE lists Brocade, Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (8Gb and 16Gb) and four converged network adapters under HPE Storage Options. QuickSpecs page 38
Fibre Channel host bus adapters
6 HBAs
- AJ762BHPE 81E 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portEmulexPCIe
- AJ763BHPE 82E 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsEmulexPCIe
- AJ764AHPE 82Q 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsQLogicPCIe
- AK344AHPE 81Q 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portQLogicPCIe
- AP769BHPE 81B 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel1 portBrocadePCIe
- AP770BHPE 82B 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter8Gb Fibre Channel2 portsBrocadePCIe
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