HPE ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 Networking Adapters
Genuine HPE FlexibleLOM network adapters for the HPE ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2, new and refurbished. Networking here is not an ordinary PCIe card decision: each node has a PCIe 3.0 x8 FlexibleLOM connector, and adapters reach it through the Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit, in matching pairs.
XL220a Gen8 v2 Networking Specifications
- Connector: one PCI Express 3.0 x8 FlexibleLOM per node, separate from the low profile PCIe 3.0 x16 slot that carries a controller
- Carrier: the Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit is the network module these adapters plug into; HPE requires a matching pair with it
- Gigabit adapters: the Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR and 366FLR, both RJ-45
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters: the 2-port 530FLR-SFP+ and 560FLR-SFP+ on SFP+, and the 561FLR-T on RJ-45
- 10 Gigabit FlexFabric adapters: the 2-port 526FLR-SFP+, 534FLR-SFP+ and 554FLR-SFP+ on SFP+, and the 533FLR-T on RJ-45
- Management network: HPE iLO 4 per node, its management port aggregated through the Apollo 6000 chassis rather than presented on the tray
The adapter is only half the network module. FlexibleLOM adapters seat in the Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit, and HPE requires a matching pair of adapters whenever that riser is selected — one card is half a tray. The riser kit itself renders a quote link on this page rather than a price, which makes confirming the tray already has one the first step.
Which FlexibleLOM Adapter Fits the Network You Have?
| What you need | Adapter | Media |
|---|---|---|
| Four Gigabit ports per node | Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR or 366FLR | RJ-45 |
| 10 Gigabit over copper | Ethernet 10Gb 561FLR-T, or FlexFabric 10Gb 533FLR-T | RJ-45 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet over SFP+ | Ethernet 10Gb 530FLR-SFP+ or 560FLR-SFP+ | SFP+ |
| 10 Gigabit FlexFabric over SFP+ | FlexFabric 10Gb 526FLR-SFP+, 534FLR-SFP+ or 554FLR-SFP+ | SFP+ |
Whichever row applies, the quantity is two: HPE selects FlexibleLOM adapters in matching pairs because both nodes must be configured identically. The carrier matters as much as the card. HPE documents two network modules here, the Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit these adapters seat in and a factory-installed Apollo 6000 Dual Ethernet 1Gb 364i kit, and the riser renders a quote link rather than a price — so confirm the tray has one first.
Choosing the Right XL220a Gen8 v2 Networking Adapter
- One adapter is half a tray. Matching part numbers across both nodes is a configuration requirement, not a recommendation, so these are bought in twos.
- Confirm the riser before the adapter. A FlexibleLOM adapter needs the Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit to seat; a tray built on the other network module has nowhere to put one.
- Match the media, not just the speed. An SFP+ adapter will not reach a 10GBASE-T switch port: the 561FLR-T and 533FLR-T are the RJ-45 routes to 10 Gigabit.
- iLO does not consume a data port. Each node's iLO 4 is aggregated through the chassis, so remote access costs nothing from the adapter you fit.
Complete Your XL220a Gen8 v2 Build
The FlexibleLOM connector and the x16 slot are separate, so an adapter and a controller can share a node — see XL220a Gen8 v2 storage controllers. Also available: memory, drives and rack options, or the full XL220a Gen8 v2 parts listing. On the Gen9 tray instead? See XL230a Gen9 networking adapters, or every model under HPE parts by server model.
XL220a Gen8 v2 Networking Adapters FAQ
How many network ports does an XL220a Gen8 v2 have?
It depends on the adapter fitted. Each node carries one FlexibleLOM adapter on a PCIe 3.0 x8 connector, which gives that node two 10 Gigabit ports or four Gigabit ports.
What is a FlexibleLOM on this server?
HPE's Flexible Network Technology: the network adapter is a module on a dedicated connector rather than fixed to the board. The XL220a Gen8 v2 offers 1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit or FlexibleLOM solutions depending on workload.
Do I need the Apollo 6000 Dual FlexibleLOM Riser Kit?
To fit FlexibleLOM adapters, yes. HPE documents it as the network module that carries them, and requires a matching pair of adapters when it is selected.
Can I fit one adapter instead of two?
Not within HPE's configuration rules. Both nodes in the tray must be configured identically, and FlexibleLOM adapters are selected in pairs of matching part numbers.
Which adapters give 10 Gigabit over RJ-45?
The Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561FLR-T and the FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 533FLR-T. The 530FLR-SFP+, 560FLR-SFP+, 526FLR-SFP+, 534FLR-SFP+ and 554FLR-SFP+ are SFP+ adapters.
Is there a separate management port on the tray?
Each node has iLO 4, and its remote management network port is aggregated through the Apollo 6000 chassis rather than presented on the tray itself.
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