KKVN7 - Dell RISER Card 3 for PowerEdge R630

Description

The Dell KKVN7 is designated as Riser Card 3 for the Dell PowerEdge R630 server. Riser cards are fundamental components in server design, particularly in dense rack-mount form factors like the R630, which often have limited space for direct motherboard expansion. Their purpose is to provide additional slots for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapter cards by redirecting the PCIe bus signals from the motherboard to a different physical location within the chassis. This specific riser card, Riser 3, is engineered to fit precisely within the PowerEdge R630 server. It facilitates the installation of one or more PCIe expansion cards, allowing administrators to enhance the server's capabilities. These expansion cards can include high-speed network interface cards (NICs) for improved network performance, advanced storage controllers for managing storage devices, RAID controllers for data redundancy and performance optimization, or other specialized hardware accelerators that cater to specific application needs. The Dell KKVN7 riser card is essential for users who require greater flexibility in configuring their PowerEdge R630 server. It enables the server to be tailored to a wide range of enterprise workloads, from virtualization and data analytics to high-performance computing. Proper installation of this riser card is critical for ensuring system stability, maintaining adequate thermal management through proper airflow, and maximizing the performance of the installed expansion devices.

Condition: Refurbished