HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Networking Adapters

The DL580 Gen10 takes network adapters in its one FlexibleLOM slot and in up to 16 PCIe 3.0 slots on two risers, of which slots 12 to 16 need the second processor, slots 1 to 4 need the third processor and slots 8 to 11 need the fourth processor. No embedded NIC on the CTO server: networking comes from the FlexibleLOM slot, with NIC cards also available in the expansion slots. HPE's QuickSpecs have listed 38 network adapters (Ethernet, InfiniBand, Omni-Path and converged) and 8 Fibre Channel HBAs for it across editions.

  • 46 adapters
  • 1GbE to 100GbE · 16 and 32Gb Fibre Channel
  • New and refurbished
  • Tested or factory sealed

From the HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Server QuickSpecs (a00021850enw, version 52, 16-September-2024), which HPE has retired.

Slot map

Where each adapter goes in a DL580 Gen10

FlexibleLOM
One FlexibleLOM slot, with its ports at the rear pp. 2, 29
Built-in ports
None pp. 10, 29
Primary riser
Slots 2–7 (riser kit 872336-B21): PCIe 3.0 x16, x8, x16, x8, x8, x8. Slots 2 to 4 need processor 3; slots 5 to 7 on processor 1. + 2 other risers HPE lists for this position p. 8
Secondary riser
Slots 9–16 (riser kit 872338-B21): PCIe 3.0 x16, x8, x16, x8, x8, x8, x8, x8. Slots 9 to 11 need processor 4; slots 12 to 16 need processor 2. + 1 other riser HPE lists for this position pp. 9–10
HPE's words for each line
  • FlexibleLOM “None. FlexibleLOM slot” (page 29) “FlexibleLOM ports (Port 1 on right side)” (page 2)
  • Built-in ports “Network Controller None. FlexibleLOM slot (various options can be chosen for networking; NIC cards also available via expansion slots)” (page 29) “The HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 servers offer a flexible network technology - FlexibleLOMs, which offers customers a choice of 1 Gb, 10 Gb, 25 Gb or 10 Gb and 100Gb base-T Ethernet or converged networking in their embedded adapter.” (page 10)
  • Primary riser “Primary 6-slot Riser (Optional) 872336-B21” (page 8) “2 PCIe 3.0 x16 Full length/full height Proc 3” (page 8) “3 PCIe 3.0 x8 Full length/full height Proc 3” (page 8) “4 PCIe 3.0 x16 Full length/full height Proc 3” (page 8) “5 PCIe 3.0 x8 ¾ length/full height Proc 1” (page 8) “6 PCIe 3.0 x8 ¾ length/full height Proc 1” (page 8) “7 PCIe 3.0 x8 ¾ length/full height Proc 1” (page 8) “None (J4) NVMe x8 Slimline Proc 1” (page 8) “None (J3) NVMe x8 Slimline Proc 3” (page 8)
  • Secondary riser “Secondary and Tertiary 8-slot Riser (Optional) 872338-B21” (page 9) “9 PCIe 3.0 x16 Full length/full height Proc 4” (page 9) “10 PCIe 3.0 x8 Full length/full height Proc 4” (page 9) “11 PCIe 3.0 x16 Full length/full height Proc 4” (page 9) “12 PCIe 3.0 x8 Half length/ full height Proc 2” (page 9) “13 PCIe 3.0 x8 Half length/ full height Proc 2” (page 9) “16 PCIe 3.0 x8 Half length/ full height Proc 2” (page 9) “None (J4) NVMe x8 Slimline Proc 2” (page 9) “Slot #15-#16: half length” (page 10)

From the HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Server QuickSpecs (a00021850enw, version 52, 16-September-2024).

All DL580 Gen10 network adapters

The network adapters HPE's QuickSpecs have listed for the DL580 Gen10 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 DL580 Gen10?

FlexibleLOMPCIe adapter
How manyOne FlexibleLOM slot, with its ports at the rear.Up to 16 PCIe 3.0 slots on two risers
What HPE has listed1GbE to 25GbE Ethernet; InfiniBand and converged adapters1GbE to 100GbE Ethernet; InfiniBand and converged adapters; 16 and 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs
How to tell from the nameFLR in the name, e.g. 640FLR-SFP28No FLR, e.g. 640SFP28

How to choose a DL580 Gen10 network adapter

Rule 1

Match the cabling to the switch

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 12 to 16 need the second processor, slots 1 to 4 need the third processor and slots 8 to 11 need the fourth processor.

HPE: “13 PCIe 3.0 x16 Halflength/ full height Proc 2” (page 9)

Rule 3

Plan the server memory

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

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

Rule 4

Check the cooling

The InfiniBand HDR100 2-port P06251-B21 and HDR 200Gb P06154-B21 adapters are not supported on configurations with more than 24 SFF bays when the inlet temperature is above 25°C.

HPE: “Notes: Not supported on DL580 Gen10 configurations with more than 24SFF bays when system inlet temperature is higher than 25°C.” (page 37)

DL580 Gen10 adapter questions

How many network adapters can a DL580 Gen10 take?

The DL580 Gen10 takes network adapters in its one FlexibleLOM slot and in up to 16 PCIe 3.0 slots on two risers, of which slots 12 to 16 need the second processor, slots 1 to 4 need the third processor and slots 8 to 11 need the fourth processor. No PCIe slots until a primary riser is ordered; up to 16 PCIe 3.0 slots with all four processors and the primary, secondary and tertiary risers; the two-processor Entry model has 3 slots available.

Does the DL580 Gen10 have network ports built in?

No embedded NIC on the CTO server: networking comes from the FlexibleLOM slot, with NIC cards also available in the expansion slots. The pre-configured (BTO) models ship with a FlexibleLOM: 1Gb 4-port FLR-T I350-T4V2 (Entry), 10Gb FLR-SFP+ 57810S or FLR-T BCM57416 (Base), 10/25Gb FLR-SFP28 MCX4121A-ACFT or BCM57414 (Performance). A CTO server must be ordered with at least one network adapter, chosen from the FlexibleLOM adapters. Every riser is an option and a CTO server must be ordered with a primary riser; the four-processor pre-configured models list 16 PCIe 3.0 slots, which only the Primary 7-slot Riser 878214-B21 with the Secondary and Tertiary 9-slot Riser 872340-B21 gives.

Will an OCP 3.0 adapter fit a DL580 Gen10?

HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL580 Gen10 give it one FlexibleLOM slot: “None. FlexibleLOM slot” (page 29). 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: “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 12 to 16 need the second processor, slots 1 to 4 need the third processor and slots 8 to 11 need the fourth processor. Slots 5 to 7 run from processor 1. HPE: “13 PCIe 3.0 x16 Halflength/ full height Proc 2” (page 9).

What do “QuickSpecs version 52” and “earlier HPE edition” mean on the list?

An adapter tagged “Listed in QuickSpecs version 52” is in version 52 of HPE's QuickSpecs for the DL580 Gen10, 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 52.

Which Fibre Channel HBAs does HPE list for the DL580 Gen10?

HPE lists Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (16Gb and 32Gb, one and two port) and two converged network adapters under HPE Storage Options. HPE's QuickSpecs have listed 8 Fibre Channel HBAs for it across editions, by model: Emulex SN1200E and SN1600E; QLogic SN1100Q and SN1600Q. 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.

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Most ordered for the DL580 Gen10

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

FlexibleLOM adapters

12 adapters

One FlexibleLOM slot, with its ports at the rear.

PCIe Ethernet adapters

15 adapters

Stand-up cards for the PCIe slots.

InfiniBand and Omni-Path adapters

7 adapters

Under HPE InfiniBand, HPE lists the FDR/Ethernet 40/50Gb 547FLR-QSFP, the 100Gb OP101 Omni-Path adapter 829335-B21, HDR100 and HDR 200Gb adapters and the HDR PCIe3 Auxiliary Card with 350mm Cable Kit P06154-B23.

Converged network adapters

4 adapters

Adapters HPE names converged network adapters.

Fibre Channel HBAs for the DL580 Gen10

HPE lists Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs (16Gb and 32Gb, one and two port) and two converged network adapters under HPE Storage Options. QuickSpecs page 46

Fibre Channel host bus adapters

8 HBAs
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