Name: 331-4440 Dell 2X8 PCIe Riser Card for PowerEdge R720 Server Expansion
Brand: Dell
SKU: 331-4440
Price: 144.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 2X8 Slots Riser Card for PowerEdge R720 expands the server's capability by adding two x8 PCIe slots. It fits directly into the server chassis, providing a stable platform for additional expansion cards. This component is essential for users looking to enhance their server’s performance or connectivity options without extensive hardware changes.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	331-4440

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCIe (via system riser connector)
Ports	2
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge R720

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe Riser Card (2 x8 slots)
Weight	3.00
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 riser card is designed to expand the PCIe slot capacity of Dell PowerEdge R720 servers. It allows users to add or upgrade expansion cards such as network adapters, storage controllers, or graphics cards within their server chassis. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this component is built for IT professionals and system administrators who need to enhance server capabilities without replacing the entire system. It’s a practical solution for managing growing infrastructure demands. Key Features Supports dual x8 PCIe expansion slots for increased connectivity options Ensures seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge R720 hardware Offers reliable electrical and mechanical connection for added components Helps optimize server resources without major system downtime Compact design fits within standard server chassis layouts This riser card is typically installed in server racks where space and expansion flexibility are critical. It plays a key role in allowing servers to adapt to evolving workloads by supporting necessary add-on cards. Users benefit from straightforward upgrades that extend the life and functionality of their PowerEdge R720 systems.

Use Cases
The Dell 2X8 Slots Riser Card is primarily utilized in data centers and enterprise server environments where Dell PowerEdge R720 servers are deployed. It is suited for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads, storage clusters, or network infrastructure requiring scalable PCIe expansion without redesigning server hardware. How It's Used: Expanding network interface capacity in enterprise IT racks to support higher throughput and redundancy. Enhancing storage controller installations within storage-dedicated clusters for improved I/O performance. Adding GPU or accelerator cards in virtualization hosts to boost compute density for cloud service providers. Supporting edge computing deployments by enabling flexible hardware upgrades in remote server installations. Integrating additional RAID or HBA cards in SMB environments to meet growing data protection requirements. This riser card enables systematic server upgrades by providing additional PCIe slots without modifying the chassis architecture, thus supporting operational continuity and scalability. It facilitates optimized hardware configurations within constrained rack space, aligning with evolving workload demands.

331-4440 Dell 2X8 PCIe Riser Card for PowerEdge R720 Server Expansion

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases