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Lenovo 01GV294 ThinkSystem SR650/SR850 x16 ML2/x8 PCIe Riser Card
- PCIe Riser Card for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650/SR850
- Provides x16 and x8 PCIe slots
- Supports ML2 (Mezzanine Level 2) slot configuration
- Enables expansion of server I/O capabilities
- Allows installation of additional adapter cards (e.g., GPUs, network cards)
- Designed for specific server models for guaranteed compatibility
- Facilitates hardware upgrades and customization
- Ensures proper physical and electrical connection for PCIe devices
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Product Overview
The Lenovo 01GV294 is a PCIe Riser Card designed for ThinkSystem SR650 and SR850 servers. It provides additional PCIe slots, specifically supporting x16 and x8 configurations, allowing for the expansion of server capabilities with additional adapter cards.
Technical Information
| Product Type | PCIe Riser Card |
| Compatibility | Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650, SR850 |
| Slot Configuration | x16, x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| ML2 Support | Yes |
| Part Number | 01GV294 |
Product Description
The Lenovo 01GV294 is a specialized riser card engineered to enhance the expansion capabilities of Lenovo's ThinkSystem SR650 and SR850 server platforms. Servers often have limited onboard expansion slots, and riser cards are crucial components that allow for the installation of additional Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapter cards. This specific riser card provides the necessary physical and electrical interfaces to accommodate PCIe devices, thereby extending the server's functionality. The riser card offers configurations for both x16 and x8 PCIe slots. The x16 slot is typically used for high-bandwidth devices such as graphics cards (GPUs) or high-performance network adapters, while the x8 slot can accommodate a variety of other expansion cards like storage controllers or specialized I/O cards. The mention of 'ML2' indicates support for Lenovo's Mezzanine Level 2 slot, which is a specific type of expansion slot designed within these server chassis to optimize space and airflow while providing robust connectivity. By installing the 01GV294 riser card, administrators can equip their ThinkSystem servers with additional hardware tailored to specific workloads. This could include adding powerful GPUs for AI/ML tasks, increasing network throughput with faster NICs, or incorporating specialized data acquisition cards. The riser card ensures that these additional components are properly seated and connected, allowing the server's system architecture to recognize and utilize them effectively, making it a vital part for server customization and performance enhancement.
