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| Product Overview |
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The Lenovo PCI Express Riser 2 Assembly for System X3550 M5 serves as an expansion component that adds PCIe card slots to the server. It fits within the chassis and enables additional hardware, helping users increase connectivity or enhance performance depending on their server setup. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Lenovo |
| Part Number | 00KF627 |
| Alternate Part Number | 00KF627-02-CT |
| Technical Specification | |
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| Host Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) - x8 electrical (PCIe 3.0 compatible) |
| Ports | 2 (two low-profile PCIe slots, x8 electrical) |
| Compatibility | Lenovo System x3550 M5 (FRU/PN 00KF627) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe riser card / system-specific riser assembly |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Product Description |
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This Lenovo PCI Express Riser 2 Assembly is built for the System X3550 M5 server, allowing users to add extra PCIe cards such as network adapters or storage controllers. It’s commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments where servers need flexible expansion to meet growing workload demands. Typically used by IT professionals and system administrators, this riser card helps maximize the server’s capabilities without requiring a complete hardware overhaul. It’s often installed in servers that handle virtualization, database hosting, or cloud services to provide additional connectivity options. Key Features
This riser assembly is typically deployed where scalable server infrastructure is needed, such as in medium to large enterprise setups. It plays a key role in enabling flexible hardware upgrades without disrupting existing configurations. |
| Use Cases |
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The Lenovo PCI Express Riser 2 Assembly for System x3550 M5 is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where expanding PCIe slot availability is necessary to accommodate additional hardware. IT professionals managing rack-mounted servers in data centers and large-scale virtualization setups benefit most from this riser assembly. How It's Used:
This riser assembly enables IT administrators to scale server capabilities effectively by increasing PCIe slot density without redesigning the chassis. It supports operational efficiency by allowing tailored hardware configurations aligned with evolving workload demands. |