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40K6472 IBM PCI Express Riser Card for eServer xSeries 346

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40K6472
Condition: Refurbished
  • PCI Express riser card for IBM eServer xSeries 346
  • Supports additional PCIe expansion slots
  • Ensures reliable connection between motherboard and expansion cards
  • Designed specifically for xSeries 346 chassis compatibility
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$69.00

Product Overview

The IBM PCI Express Riser Card for eServer xSeries 346 allows for extra PCIe expansion slots within the server chassis. It fits precisely in the xSeries 346 systems, enabling straightforward installation and reliable operation. This component plays a key role in enhancing server flexibility by accommodating various add-on cards, making it a practical choice for upgrading enterprise servers without extensive hardware changes.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 40K6472
Alternate Part Number 40K6472-02-CT

Technical Specification

Host Interface PCI Express (PCIe)
Compatibility IBM eServer xSeries 346 (System x346)

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Riser Card (PCI Express riser)
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

This PCI Express riser card helps expand the number of PCIe slots available in the IBM eServer xSeries 346, enabling users to add more expansion cards for enhanced functionality. Commonly used in server environments, it allows IT administrators to tailor the system's capabilities by adding network cards, storage controllers, or other PCIe devices.

Built for the xSeries 346, this riser card fits securely within the server chassis, maintaining proper alignment and signal integrity. It's often found in data centers or enterprise settings where flexible hardware upgrades are needed.

Key Features

  • Compatible exclusively with IBM eServer xSeries 346
  • Provides additional PCI Express slots for hardware expansion
  • Ensures stable, high-speed data transfer between motherboard and cards
  • Compact design fits tight server chassis spaces
  • Simple installation with secure locking mechanism

This riser card is typically deployed in business server racks where expanding PCIe capacity is necessary without replacing the whole system. It helps organizations extend server life and customize performance according to evolving workloads and hardware needs.


Use Cases

The IBM PCI Express Riser Card for eServer xSeries 346 is primarily utilized in enterprise IT environments where enhancing server expandability is crucial. It is ideal for data centers and businesses running legacy IBM xSeries 346 servers that require additional PCIe slots to support growing workloads or new hardware integrations.

How It's Used:

  • Expanding PCIe slot availability in IBM xSeries 346 servers deployed in mid-sized data centers to support networking and storage expansion cards.
  • Facilitating virtualization workloads by adding high-performance I/O cards within enterprise rack server deployments.
  • Enabling edge computing nodes in remote offices to incorporate specialized PCIe cards for localized processing or connectivity.
  • Supporting storage cluster enhancements by allowing additional RAID or HBA controllers in existing server infrastructure.
  • Allowing IT administrators in SMB environments to incrementally upgrade hardware capabilities without replacing entire server systems.

This riser card contributes to operational efficiency by maximizing hardware utilization within the xSeries 346 chassis. It supports scaling server capabilities to meet evolving application demands while minimizing physical footprint and downtime during upgrades.


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40K6472 IBM PCI Express Riser Card for eServer xSeries 346
40K6472 IBM PCI Express Riser Card for eServer xSeries 346
$69.00