IBM 60Y0329 PCIe 2 X8 Adapter Kit

Overview
The IBM 60Y0329 PCIe 2 X8 Adapter Kit provides a reliable, high-performance bridge for expanding system I/O capabilities. Designed for enterprise servers and workstations, this kit enables you to add dual-port PCIe 2.0 x8 slots to a single PCIe 2.0 x8 host slot, delivering increased bandwidth for demanding applications such as storage acceleration, network interface cards, and high-speed adapters.

Key Features

• Dual-port PCIe 2.0 x8 expansion from a single host slot
• Supports hot-plug operation for minimal downtime
• Compact, low-profile design for space-constrained chassis
• Fully compatible with IBM System x and compatible platforms
• Robust metal shielding for EMI reduction and signal integrity

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 60Y0329
• Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8 (host) to two PCIe 2.0 x8 (downstream)
• Form factor: Low profile, bracket included
• Maximum throughput: 4 GB/s per lane, 8 GB/s total per downstream slot
• Power consumption: Typical 5 W per downstream slot
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
• Connector type: Standard PCIe edge connector, gold plated contacts

Typical Applications

• High-speed storage controllers such as SAS or NVMe adapters
• 10 GbE or higher network interface cards for data center networking
• GPU or accelerator cards that require additional PCIe bandwidth
• Virtualization hosts needing multiple I/O paths
• Scientific computing clusters that demand low latency data transfer

By integrating the IBM PCIe 2 X8 Adapter Kit, you can maximize the utility of existing server slots, reduce the need for additional chassis space, and ensure that your critical workloads have the bandwidth they require for optimal performance.