Name: A2UL8RISER Supermicro 2 PCIe x16 & 1 PCIe x8 Intel Riser Card
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: A2UL8RISER
Price: 134.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The A2UL8RISER Intel Riser Card provides essential expansion options for Intel-based servers by adding multiple PCI Express slots. Its role is to increase the number of devices a server can support, allowing for greater flexibility and performance in data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	A2UL8RISER

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCI Express x16 edge connector (riser interface to motherboard)
Ports	2 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI Express x8
Compatibility	Intel-based Supermicro server motherboards (verify exact motherboard/riser slot compatibility)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Server riser card (PCIe riser)
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 A2UL8RISER Intel Riser Card expands server connectivity by adding two PCI Express x16 slots and one PCI Express x8 slot. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where additional PCIe cards are needed for enhanced performance or specialized tasks. Built for Intel server systems, this riser card enables IT professionals to increase their servers’ flexibility by accommodating multiple expansion cards such as GPUs, network cards, or storage controllers. It's often found in setups requiring high throughput and multiple peripheral devices. Key Features Delivers additional PCIe slots for increased server expansion Supports high bandwidth PCI Express standards for fast data handling Compatible with a range of Intel server models Facilitates installation of GPUs, storage, and networking cards Designed to maintain system stability and airflow in server chassis This riser card typically sees deployment in enterprise servers where multiple PCIe devices need to operate simultaneously. It helps IT teams scale their hardware without replacing the entire server. By expanding the available PCIe slots, the card plays a crucial role in optimizing server capabilities, making it easier to adapt to evolving computing demands.

Use Cases
The Supermicro A2UL8RISER Intel Riser Card is primarily utilized in data center and enterprise server environments where Intel-based platforms require expanded PCIe connectivity. It is particularly beneficial for IT administrators and system integrators looking to enhance server versatility by accommodating multiple high-performance expansion cards within constrained rack spaces. How It's Used: Integrating additional network interface cards in data centers to improve connectivity and throughput for virtualization workloads. Expanding storage controller capacity in enterprise storage clusters to facilitate higher I/O operations. Deploying GPU cards in high-density rack servers for accelerated computing tasks in AI and machine learning applications. Enhancing server capabilities in edge computing setups by adding specialized PCIe devices for real-time data processing. Supporting multi-card configurations in SMB IT infrastructures to optimize resource allocation and performance. This riser card enables scalable expansion without extensive hardware redesign, allowing organizations to maintain operational efficiency while adapting to evolving application demands. Its support for multiple PCIe slots ensures that servers can handle diverse workloads effectively within space- and power-constrained environments.

A2UL8RISER Supermicro 2 PCIe x16 & 1 PCIe x8 Intel Riser Card

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases