Dell 07F170 2-Slots PCI-X Riser Card Board for PowerEdge 1650

Product Description

The Dell 07F170 is a riser card specifically designed for the Dell PowerEdge 1650 server, a model that predates the widespread adoption of PCI Express. This riser card features two slots that support the PCI-X standard, which was a high-performance evolution of the original PCI bus, offering increased bandwidth and clock speeds. Its primary function is to provide the necessary physical mounting and electrical connections for legacy PCI-X adapter cards within the server chassis. In servers like the PowerEdge 1650, riser cards are essential for organizing and accessing expansion slots, especially in compact rackmount designs. The 07F170 allows administrators to install or replace PCI-X peripherals such as network interface cards, storage controllers, or other specialized hardware that were common during the era of this server model. This ensures that the server can continue to function with its original or upgraded peripheral set. This riser card is a critical component for maintaining the functionality of Dell PowerEdge 1650 servers, particularly for organizations that may still rely on specific PCI-X based hardware or require compatibility for legacy applications. Its presence indicates the server's architecture and the types of expansion cards it is designed to accommodate, facilitating hardware upgrades, repairs, or configuration adjustments for this specific server generation.