Dell 0DTTHJ Riser 3 Rsr3a 2f X8/160 R740r745

Overview

The Dell Riser 3 Rsr3a 2f X8/160 is a high-performance riser card designed specifically for the PowerEdge R740 and R745 server platforms. It expands the internal connectivity of your system by providing two full-height, full-length PCIe slots that support up to 16 lanes of PCI Express Gen4 bandwidth at 160 GT/s. This enables rapid deployment of high-speed storage, networking adapters, or accelerator cards while maintaining a compact and efficient server layout.

Key Features

• Dual PCIe 4.0 x8 slots delivering up to 16 GT/s per lane
• Optimized for Dell PowerEdge R740 and R745 chassis
• Supports NVMe SSDs, high-throughput network adapters, and GPU accelerators
• Low profile design with built-in signal integrity enhancements
• Easy installation with tool-free mounting clips

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2-slot full height, full length
• PCIe version: Gen4 (160 GT/s)
• Lane configuration per slot: x8
• Power consumption: typical 5 W per slot
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge R740, R745 with appropriate motherboard revisions
• Connector type: Standard PCIe edge connector

Applications

This riser card is ideal for data center environments that require scalable performance and flexible I/O options. Use it to add NVMe storage arrays for ultra-fast database access, high-speed 10/25/40 GbE network adapters for low-latency networking, or AI/ML accelerators such as GPUs and FPGA cards. It also serves well in virtualization hosts where multiple devices need direct PCIe bandwidth without sacrificing rack space.

By integrating the Dell Riser 3 into your server build, you gain the ability to future-proof your infrastructure while maximizing throughput and maintaining a clean internal layout.