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Sun X5293A-Z 2-Slot 8 PCI Express Riser
- 2 x PCI Express Slots
- 1 x PCIe x16 Connector (to motherboard)
- Provides 2 x PCIe x8 Slots (or configurable)
- Expands System Expansion Capabilities
- Designed for Server and Workstation Use
- Hot-Pluggable Support (depending on system)
- Compact Form Factor
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Product Overview
The Sun X5293A-Z is a 2-slot PCI Express riser card designed to expand the number of available PCI Express slots in a system. It allows for the installation of additional PCIe cards, such as network adapters, storage controllers, or graphics cards, in systems with limited expansion slots. This riser card connects to a primary PCIe slot and provides two additional slots.
Technical Information
| Number of Slots Provided | 2 |
| Primary Interface | PCIe x16 |
| Secondary Slots | PCIe x8 (typically) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Riser Card |
| Brand | Sun Microsystems (Oracle) |
Product Description
The Sun X5293A-Z is a PCI Express riser card engineered to enhance the expansion capabilities of servers and workstations. It effectively doubles the number of available PCI Express slots by connecting to a single PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard and providing two additional PCIe slots. This is particularly useful in systems where the motherboard has a limited number of expansion slots, but additional hardware is required for specific functionalities. The riser card typically connects to a full-length PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard, which provides the necessary bandwidth for the connected devices. It then bifurcates or routes this connection to provide two separate PCIe slots, often operating at x8 electrical lanes each, though the exact configuration can vary. This allows for the installation of various PCIe cards, such as network interface cards, RAID controllers, GPUs, or other specialized add-in cards, thereby increasing the system's versatility and performance. Designed for integration into server chassis and workstations, the X5293A-Z facilitates the addition of critical components without requiring a complete system overhaul. Its compact design ensures it fits within standard server enclosures. Depending on the system's BIOS and hardware support, the PCIe slots provided by the riser may also support hot-plugging, allowing for the addition or removal of cards while the system is operational, further enhancing system manageability and uptime.
