Is HPE ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server compatible with HighPoint NVMe series controllers?

Compatibility Status: Yes (Data RAID only)

Link to Compatibility Report: Link

Note: The compatibility reports we provide are based on research of the target platform / motherboard, using the manufacturer’s official specifications and product documentation.

Summary: The HPE ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server can support HighPoint SSD7000 and SSD6200 Series NVMe RAID controllers. SSD7500 series controllers can also be used with this platform, but will be unable to operate at full speed, as the system only provides PCIe 3.0 connectivity. It utilizes the Intel C600 series chipset; the 600 series chipsets are known to be compatible with HighPoint NVMe solutions. As the system motherboard does not support UEFI, only Data RAID configurations are supported.

Manufacturer Documentation: 

User Manual https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=c03236853

1. PCIe Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 –the platform provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 (full-height, full-length) Slots. It also provides one PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical)

2. Boot RAID Support (NVMe arrays used to boot a system): Boot configurations are not supported (the motherboard does not offer UEFI support).

3. Data RAID Support (NVMe arrays used for data storage): There are no apparent restrictions for data RAID configurations.

4. Compatible Controllers:

•  PCIe Gen3
  •  M.2: 
    •  x8: SSD6202, SSD6202A, SSD6204, SSD6204A, SSD7204, SSD7202
    •  x16: SSD7140A, SSD7103, SSD7104, SSD7104F, SSD7101A-1
  •  U.2
    •  x16: SSD7180, SSD7184, SSD7120
•  PCIe Gen4* 
  •  M.2:
    •  x8: SSD7502, SSD7505, SSD7540
  •  U.2:
    •  x16: SSD7580A, SSD7580B

* Gen4 devices will operate at Gen3 speeds

If you have further questions about what card is best for your needs, please contact our sales department at sales@highpoint-tech.com