HPE ProLiant M.2 Slots: Models & Specs List 2026

HPE ProLiant servers dominate enterprise storage in 2026 with versatile HPE ProLiant M.2 slots. From Gen11 DL380 to MicroServer, these PCIe NVMe bays offer blazing SSD speeds for data centers and SMBs. This list details slot counts, types, and upgrades.

DL380 Gen11 M.2 Slots

Up to 8x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots via riser.

DL360 Gen11 M.2 Configuration

Dual M.2 with RAID support, bootable.

MicroServer Gen11 Slots

2x M.2 2280, tool-less install.

DL580 Gen11 Enterprise Slots

16x M.2 via backplanes, 30TB capacity.

Synergy Compute Nodes M.2

4x per blade, composable infra.

Upgrade Options 2026

Add PCIe adapters for +4 slots.

iLO7 management
Hot-swap NVMe
Firmware auto-update

Frequently Asked Questions

How many M.2 slots in DL380 Gen11?

Up to 8x PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots with optional riser kit.

Are HPE M.2 slots bootable?

Yes, configured via UEFI/BIOS for primary or secondary boot.

What SSD form factors fit?

2280 and 22110 NVMe SSDs; check compatibility matrix.

Can I RAID M.2 drives?

Yes, Smart Array controllers support RAID 0/1/5 on M.2.