Network Controller
The HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 server offers the customer a quad-port NIC standard with the option to
upgrade with a variety of networking options.
HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter
Expansion Slots
Primary Riser
(Standard)
Expansion Slots
#
Technology
Bus
Width
**
Connector
Width
Form Factor
Notes
1
PCIe Gen3.0
X4
X8
Full Length, Full
Height Slot
2
PCIe Gen3.0
X8
X16
Half Length, Full
Height Slot
3
PCIe Gen3.0
X8
X8
Half Length, Full
Height Slot
4
PCIe Gen2.0
X4
X8
Low Profile
** Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector.
Primary Riser
(Riser with SAS)
Expansion Slots
#
Technology
Bus
Width
**
Connector
Width
Form Factor
Notes
1
PCIe Gen3.0
X4
X8
Full Length, Full
Height Slot
2
PCIe Gen3.0
X8
X16
Half Length, Full
Height Slot
3
PCIe Gen3.0
NA
NA
NA
Not available for
Riser with SAS
4
PCIe Gen2.0
X4
X8
Low Profile
** Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector.
NOTE:
This riser kit comes with B320i Smart Array controller which provides support for up to 8 SAS or
SATA drives and requires a SAS license key to support SAS drives.
Secondary Riser
(Optional)
Expansion Slots
#
Technology
Bus
Width
**
Connector
Width
Form Factor
Notes
5
PCIe 3.0
X16
X16
Full length, full
height slot
6
PCIe 3.0
X8
X16
Half length, full
height slot
** Indicates the number of physical electrical lanes running to the connector.
NOTE:
When populating slots on secondary riser (p/n 661628-B21), a second processor must be installed.
NOTE:
Slot 5 supports up to 225w PCIe cards. An additional Graphic Card Power Adapter Kit is required
(663282-B21). See Option Section below for offering.
NOTE:
Adding the rear drive cage negates the space required for secondary optional riser slots 5 & 6.
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant DL380e Generation 8 (Gen8)
Standard Features
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