Name: K272N Dell PCI-E 2.0 1x x16 2x x4 Riser Card for PowerEdge R910
Brand: Dell
SKU: K272N
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The K272N Dell PCI-E riser card expands the capabilities of PowerEdge R910 servers by adding one x16 and two x4 PCI-E 2.0 slots. It fits inside the server chassis to provide additional expansion options, supporting various cards such as GPUs and network adapters. This card is a practical solution for IT teams aiming to upgrade server hardware without major changes to the system layout.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	K272N

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0
Ports	1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x4
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge R910

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe riser card
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 built for Dell PowerEdge R910 servers to expand their PCI-E slot capacity. It allows users to add one x16 and two x4 PCI-E 2.0 devices, which is ideal for high-performance components like GPUs, network adapters, or storage controllers. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this card helps IT professionals and system administrators enhance server capabilities without replacing the entire motherboard. Its design ensures efficient use of space inside the server chassis. Key Features Supports PCI-E 2.0 standard with multiple slot sizes for flexibility Optimizes server internal layout for easier hardware upgrades Compatible exclusively with Dell PowerEdge R910 models Enables installation of multiple expansion cards simultaneously Helps maintain high-speed data transfer rates within the server This riser card is typically deployed in enterprise servers where expanding PCI-E slots is necessary to meet growing hardware demands. It plays a crucial role in allowing incremental upgrades, avoiding costly full system replacements. Its ability to support multiple card types means it fits well in scenarios requiring diverse hardware integration, making it a practical choice for maintaining and enhancing existing server infrastructure.

Use Cases
The K272N Dell PCI-E riser card is specifically designed for IT environments utilizing Dell PowerEdge R910 servers where expansion of PCI-E slots is required to support enhanced hardware capabilities. This riser card is most beneficial in data centers, enterprise IT departments, and server rooms where high-performance computing and network infrastructure upgrades are common. How It's Used: Integrating additional GPUs in virtualization environments to support improved graphical processing and parallel computing tasks. Expanding network adapter capacity in enterprise rack deployments to enhance bandwidth and redundancy for critical applications. Upgrading storage cluster nodes with supplementary PCI-E cards to increase I/O throughput for data-intensive workloads. Supporting edge computing installations requiring compact, flexible expansion options within existing server chassis. Enhancing high-performance computing (HPC) servers by adding specialized accelerator cards for scientific and engineering simulations. This riser card enables efficient scaling of server capabilities without the need for chassis modification, helping maintain operational consistency while meeting evolving hardware demands. It facilitates targeted performance upgrades in complex server infrastructures where slot availability and bandwidth are critical considerations.

K272N Dell PCI-E 2.0 1x x16 2x x4 Riser Card for PowerEdge R910

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases