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8KY74 - Dell 3-Slot Riser Card for PowerEdge R630 Server
- 3-slot riser card.
- Specifically designed for Dell PowerEdge R630 server.
- Provides additional PCI-Express expansion slots.
- Allows installation of multiple adapter cards (e.g., network cards, RAID controllers).
- Enhances server expandability and customization.
- Ensures proper physical and electrical connection for add-in cards.
- Facilitates configurations requiring more I/O capabilities.
- Direct replacement or addition to existing R630 configurations.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Riser Card
- Number of Slots
- 3
- Slot Type
- PCI-Express (specific generations depend on R630 configuration)
- Server Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge R630
- Form Factor
- Proprietary (R630 specific)
- Purpose
- Expansion of PCIe slots
Product details
The Dell 8KY74 is a 3-slot riser card designed for the Dell PowerEdge R630 server. This accessory provides additional expansion slots, allowing for the installation of more PCI-Express based adapter cards within the server chassis. It is essential for configurations requiring multiple add-in cards.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Riser Card |
| Number of Slots | 3 |
| Slot Type | PCI-Express (specific generations depend on R630 configuration) |
Additional Specifications
| Server Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R630 |
| Form Factor | Proprietary (R630 specific) |
| Purpose | Expansion of PCIe slots |
Description
The Dell 8KY74 is a crucial expansion component for the Dell PowerEdge R630 server, a 1U rackmount system known for its performance and density. This riser card is engineered to provide additional physical space and electrical connections for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapter cards. Servers often have limited onboard expansion slots, and for configurations that require multiple add-in cards—such as additional network interface cards (NICs) for high-speed networking, dedicated storage controllers for advanced RAID capabilities, or specialized I/O cards—a riser card like the 8KY74 becomes indispensable. This specific riser card offers three expansion slots, allowing administrators to significantly increase the server's I/O capabilities. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into the PowerEdge R630 chassis, ensuring proper airflow, power delivery, and physical mounting for the installed adapter cards. The precise PCIe generation and lane configuration of the slots will depend on the specific slot locations within the R630 motherboard that this riser card connects to, but it is designed to maximize the potential of the server's expansion architecture. By utilizing the 8KY74 riser card, users can customize their PowerEdge R630 server to meet highly specific application requirements. Whether it's adding multiple 10GbE or 25GbE network ports, incorporating a high-performance GPU for specific workloads, or installing specialized data acquisition cards, this riser card provides the necessary expansion points. It is a key component for maximizing the versatility and future-proofing the capabilities of the R630 server platform.
Condition: Refurbished
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