Dell CY3R8 1 x 16 PCI Express Riser Card 2 for PowerEdge R630

Product Description

The Dell CY3R8 is a specialized riser card engineered for the Dell PowerEdge R630 server. In dense server environments like rack-mounted systems, internal space is optimized through the use of riser cards, which allow expansion cards to be mounted perpendicular to the motherboard. This particular card, designated as 'Riser Card 2', implies a specific slot location and configuration within the R630 chassis, likely providing a high-bandwidth PCI Express x16 slot. The PCI Express x16 interface offers significant bandwidth, making it suitable for high-performance peripherals such as advanced network adapters (10GbE, 25GbE, etc.), high-speed storage controllers (RAID cards, NVMe controllers), or other specialized I/O cards that require substantial data throughput. The CY3R8 enables administrators to add or upgrade these components, tailoring the server's capabilities to specific application demands. By providing this expansion capability, the CY3R8 contributes to the flexibility and scalability of the PowerEdge R630. It allows the server to be configured for a wide range of roles, from virtualization hosts and database servers to high-performance computing nodes. As an OEM part, it ensures proper fit, electrical compatibility, and reliable operation within the Dell server ecosystem.