This is a Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 / R540 Chassis Riser 1 Card, featuring a Half-Height (HH) PCIe Gen3 x16 slot and an integrated metal cage (P/N: RHWXM, 0RHWXM, TXC2V, 0TXC2V, 0101F3100-000-G). Riser cards are crucial components in rack servers, enabling the installation of PCIe expansion cards in a horizontal orientation, which is necessary for the compact design of these servers.
This specific riser card is designed to integrate seamlessly into Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 and R540 rack servers, occupying the Riser 1 position. The PCIe Gen3 x16 slot provides high-bandwidth connectivity, allowing for the installation of various high-performance expansion cards such as network adapters (NICs), Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), or specialized accelerator cards. The included metal cage offers robust structural support and protection for the installed PCIe card, while also aiding in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. This riser card is essential for customizing and expanding the I/O capabilities of your Dell PowerEdge server to meet diverse workload demands.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell EMC Part: Ensures perfect compatibility and reliable operation within specified Dell PowerEdge servers.
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PCIe Gen3 x16 Expansion Slot: Provides a high-bandwidth PCIe Gen3 x16 slot for powerful expansion cards.
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Half-Height (HH) Form Factor: Accommodates half-height PCIe expansion cards (check server manual for physical card length limits).
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Metal Cage Included: Offers structural support, physical protection, and improved EMI shielding for the installed card.
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Server Compatibility: Designed for Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 and R540 rack servers (Riser 1 position).
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Enables Customization: Allows for the installation of additional NICs, HBAs, or other specialized PCIe devices.
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Essential for Expansion: Critical for increasing the functionality and I/O capabilities of your server.
