HPE ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Networking Adapters

The ML310e Gen8 takes network adapters in four PCIe 3.0 slots (slots 1 and 2 PCIe 2.0). Two embedded 1Gb RJ-45 ports on the HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter; port 1 is shared with iLO. HPE's QuickSpecs have listed 9 network adapters (Ethernet) for it across editions.

  • 9 adapters
  • 1GbE to 10GbE
  • New and refurbished
  • Tested or factory sealed

From the HP ProLiant ML310e Generation 8 (Gen8) QuickSpecs (c04123217, version 30, December 1, 2014), which HPE has retired.

Slot map

Where each adapter goes in an ML310e Gen8

Built-in ports
2 x 1GbE (HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter) pp. 1, 3–4
Expansion slots
Slots 1–4: PCIe 2.0 x1, PCIe 2.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x8, PCIe 3.0 x8. pp. 1, 3
HPE's words for each line
  • Built-in ports “Network Controller HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter” (page 3) “Network RJ-45 (Ethernet) 2 (1 shared for HP Integrated Lights-Out)” (page 4) “11. NIC Connector 1 (shared management) | 12. NIC Connector 2” (page 1)
  • Expansion slots “a single-socket 4U tower server” (page 1) “6. Four (4) PCIe expansion slots” (page 1) “4 PCIe 3.0 X8 X16 Full Length/Full Height” (page 3) “3 PCIe 3.0 X8 X8 Full Length/Full Height” (page 3) “2 PCIe 2.0 X4 x8 Full Length/Full Height” (page 3) “1 PCIe 2.0 X1 X4 Half Length/Full Height” (page 3) “*Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector.” (page 3)

From the HP ProLiant ML310e Generation 8 (Gen8) QuickSpecs (c04123217, version 30, December 1, 2014).

All ML310e Gen8 network adapters

The network adapters HPE's QuickSpecs have listed for the ML310e Gen8 across editions, grouped by slot and type. In each group the adapters in stock come first, then the ones our customers order most.

How to choose an ML310e Gen8 network adapter

Rule 1

Mind the slot rules

Slots 3 and 4 run at PCIe 3.0 only with an Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 processor.

HPE: “NOTE: PCIe Gen3 support with Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 family only.” (page 3)

ML310e Gen8 adapter questions

How many network adapters can an ML310e Gen8 take?

The ML310e Gen8 takes network adapters in four PCIe 3.0 slots (slots 1 and 2 PCIe 2.0).

Does the ML310e Gen8 have network ports built in?

Two embedded 1Gb RJ-45 ports on the HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 330i Adapter; port 1 is shared with iLO. The configure-to-order servers ship with the 330i adapter.

What do “QuickSpecs version 30” and “earlier HPE edition” mean on the list?

An adapter tagged “Listed in QuickSpecs version 30” is in version 30 of HPE's QuickSpecs for the ML310e 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 30.

What if the adapter I need is out of stock?

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Most ordered for the ML310e Gen8

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

PCIe Ethernet adapters

9 adapters

Stand-up cards for the PCIe slots.

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