This is a Dell PowerEdge R440 / R540 / R6415 Chassis Riser 2 Card, complete with a durable metal cage and featuring a Half-Height (HH) PCIe x16 slot (P/N: MC2DD, 0MC2DD, 0101AG400-000-G). Riser cards are essential components in rack servers, providing expansion slots for additional PCIe cards in a horizontal orientation, maximizing space within the compact server chassis.

This particular riser card is designed to integrate seamlessly into Dell PowerEdge R440, R540, and R6415 rack servers, specifically occupying the Riser 2 position. The PCIe x16 slot allows for the installation of high-bandwidth expansion cards, such as powerful network adapters (NICs), Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), or specialized accelerator cards, depending on the server's configuration and available space. The included metal cage provides structural support and helps to secure the installed PCIe card, while also offering improved EMI shielding. This riser card is crucial for customizing and expanding the capabilities of your Dell PowerEdge server to meet specific workload requirements.

Key Features 

• Genuine Dell Part: Ensures perfect compatibility and reliable operation within specified Dell PowerEdge servers.

• PCIe x16 Expansion Slot: Provides a high-bandwidth PCIe Gen3 or Gen4 x16 slot for powerful expansion cards.

• Half-Height (HH) Form Factor: Accommodates half-height PCIe expansion cards (check server manual for physical card length limits).

• Metal Cage Included: Offers structural support, physical protection, and improved EMI shielding for the installed card.

• Broad Server Compatibility: Designed for Dell PowerEdge R440, R540, and R6415 rack servers (Riser 2 position).

• Enables Customization: Allows for the installation of additional NICs, HBAs, or other specialized PCIe devices.

• Essential for Expansion: Critical for increasing the functionality and I/O capabilities of your server.