Cisco 15596-1 PCI Riser 2 for Ucsc-c220-m5sx

Overview

The Cisco PCI Riser 2 (part number 15596-1) is a precision engineered expansion module designed specifically for the UCSC-C220-M5SX server platform. It provides a reliable, high-performance pathway to add additional network or storage adapters while maintaining optimal airflow and system stability. This riser enables data centers to scale capacity quickly without compromising on Cisco''s renowned quality and serviceability.

Key Features

• Designed for seamless integration with the UCSC-C220-M5SX chassis
• Supports standard PCIe 3.0 x8 and x16 cards for flexible expansion options
• Optimized copper trace layout to reduce signal loss and latency
• Tool-free installation with secure locking mechanism
• High thermal efficiency that works with the server''s built-in cooling system
• Fully compliant with Cisco''s hardware compatibility matrix

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: PCI Riser 2 (low profile)
• PCIe version: 3.0
• Connector types: One x8 slot, one x16 slot
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 deg C
• Power consumption: less than 5 W typical
• Dimensions: 120 mm (height) x 30 mm (depth) x 6.35 mm (thickness)
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC

Applications

This riser is ideal for a wide range of enterprise and cloud environments where the UCSC-C220-M5SX server needs additional I/O capabilities. Typical uses include:

• Adding high-speed network interface cards (10 GbE, 25 GbE, or 40 GbE)
• Expanding storage connectivity with NVMe or SAS adapters
• Deploying accelerator cards such as GPUs for AI and machine learning workloads
• Enhancing virtualization hosts with extra virtual NICs
• Customizing blade server configurations for specific workload requirements

By choosing the Cisco PCI Riser 2, IT professionals gain a trusted solution that maximizes the flexibility and performance of their UCS infrastructure while simplifying upgrades and maintenance.