Name: MH180 Dell X8 PCIe Riser Network Adapter for PowerEdge 1950 2950
Brand: Dell
SKU: MH180
Price: 62.83 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MH180 Dell X8 PCI Express Riser Network Adapter serves as a practical solution for expanding network connectivity in Dell PowerEdge 1950 and 2950 servers. It fits into the server chassis and provides additional slots for network cards, supporting high-speed PCIe interfaces and ensuring reliable power delivery to connected adapters. This card simplifies upgrading server network capacity without needing to replace existing systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	MH180

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express x8
Ports	1
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge 1950, Dell PowerEdge 2950

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCI Express x8 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
The MH180 PCI Express riser network adapter is built to enhance server connectivity by adding extra network slots in Dell PowerEdge 1950 and 2950 models. It allows users to expand their existing hardware capabilities without replacing the entire system. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this riser card helps IT professionals upgrade server performance by enabling additional network interfaces. It's commonly used where increased bandwidth or redundancy is required. Key Features Enables installation of additional PCIe network adapters in compatible servers Supports PCIe x8 speed for efficient data handling Designed for seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge 1950 and 2950 Ensures stable power supply to connected network cards Facilitates scalable network configuration and improvements This riser card is typically deployed in server racks where network expansion is needed without extensive hardware overhauls. It plays an important role in maintaining network performance by allowing more adapters to be connected. By using the MH180 riser, organizations can manage growing network demands in a cost-effective way, extending the life and capability of their Dell servers.

Use Cases
The MH180 Dell X8 PCIe Riser Network Adapter is primarily deployed in data centers and enterprise server rooms utilizing Dell PowerEdge 1950 and 2950 models. IT administrators and network engineers use this riser card to enhance network interface capacity without replacing existing server hardware, ideal for organizations managing legacy infrastructure while scaling connectivity. How It's Used: Expanding network adapter slots in Dell PowerEdge 1950 and 2950 servers within enterprise IT environments to support increased traffic loads. Upgrading legacy rack-mounted servers in data centers to handle virtualization workloads needing additional network interfaces. Supporting high-throughput network configurations for storage clusters requiring multiple dedicated connections in mid-sized business networks. Facilitating network expansion in remote or branch office servers where adding new network cards is necessary without full system replacement. Enabling edge computing deployments to integrate extra network adapters, improving data transfer between edge devices and central servers. By providing additional PCIe slots with reliable power delivery, this riser adapter helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in established server environments. It allows IT teams to extend network capabilities cost-effectively, ensuring sustained performance as workloads and connectivity demands grow.

MH180 Dell X8 PCIe Riser Network Adapter for PowerEdge 1950 2950

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases