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00D8603 IBM PCI Express Riser Card 2 x8 Low Profile Slotless RAID

SKU:
00D8603
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Provides PCI Express x8 connectivity for IBM servers
  • Features two riser card slots: one x8 low profile and one slotless RAID
  • Enables additional expansion cards in tight server environments
  • Compatible with select IBM server models for flexible hardware setups
In stock

$128.78

Product Overview

The IBM PCI Express Riser Card 2 (1 x8 LP for Slotless RAID) 1 x PCI Express x8 offers a practical way to add PCIe expansion slots to compatible IBM servers. It fits where space is at a premium, providing connectivity options for RAID controllers and other PCIe cards. Its design complements IBM's server hardware, making it a reliable component in server upgrades or maintenance.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 00D8603

Technical Specification

Host Interface PCI Express x8 (PCIe x8)
Ports 1 x PCI Express x8

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Low Profile (LP) PCIe 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

This PCI Express riser card is designed to expand the connectivity options of IBM servers by offering two distinct PCIe slots: one low-profile x8 slot and a slotless RAID slot. It's commonly used in server setups where space is limited but extra expansion capabilities are required. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, the riser card allows for custom hardware configurations without compromising server form factor.

Key Features

  • Supports PCI Express x8 bandwidth for high-speed data transfer
  • Includes one low-profile x8 slot suitable for compact expansion cards
  • The slotless RAID slot accommodates RAID controller cards without standard slot constraints
  • Compatible with multiple IBM server systems for versatile deployment
  • Helps optimize server expansion while maintaining efficient airflow and form factor

Typically installed in IBM enterprise servers, this riser card facilitates the addition of RAID controllers or other PCIe devices. It helps data centers and IT environments extend the hardware capabilities of their servers without upgrading the entire system. By allowing more customization in a limited space, the product plays an essential role in managing server resources effectively.


Use Cases

The 00D8603 IBM PCI Express Riser Card is particularly suited for data center environments where server space is limited but additional PCIe connectivity is required. IT administrators managing IBM server hardware benefit from its ability to expand available slots without major hardware modifications.

How It's Used:

  • Expanding RAID controller capacity in rack-mounted IBM servers within enterprise IT infrastructures.
  • Supporting virtualization workloads by adding high-speed PCIe storage or network cards in hypervisor hosts.
  • Enabling edge computing devices in remote locations to incorporate additional expansion cards for data processing.
  • Facilitating hardware upgrades in storage clusters by providing extra PCIe lanes to accommodate growing I/O demands.
  • Optimizing server configurations in SMB networks needing compact and efficient expansion solutions.

By allowing flexible PCIe slot additions in confined server spaces, this riser card helps maintain operational continuity and scalability. Its use enables tailored hardware configurations that meet evolving performance requirements without extensive system redesign.


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00D8603 IBM PCI Express Riser Card 2 x8 Low Profile Slotless RAID
00D8603 IBM PCI Express Riser Card 2 x8 Low Profile Slotless RAID
$128.78