Dell 330-BBCO R730/x PCIe Riser 2 Center

Overview
The Dell R730/x PCIe Riser 2 Center (part number 330-BBCO) is a precision engineered component designed to extend the capabilities of Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730x servers. This riser board provides reliable high-speed connectivity for additional PCIe devices while maintaining optimal airflow and thermal performance within dense data center environments.

Key Features

• Supports full length, half length and low profile PCIe cards for flexible configuration options
• Provides two x8 Gen3 PCIe lanes and one x4 Gen3 lane to accommodate a wide range of expansion needs
• Optimized copper trace layout reduces signal loss and ensures stable data transfer at up to 8 GT/s per lane
• Integrated grounding and shielding meet Dell EMC standards for electromagnetic compatibility
• Tool-free installation with secure locking mechanism simplifies maintenance and upgrades

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 330-BBCO
• Form factor: Center riser for Dell PowerEdge R730/x chassis
• PCIe version: Gen3 (8 GT/s)
• Lane configuration: x8 + x8 + x4
• Connector type: Standard PCIe 3.0 edge connectors
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: Passive, draws power from host system
• Dimensions: Fits within the designated riser slot of R730/x chassis

Applications

• High-performance computing clusters that require additional GPU or FPGA cards
• Virtualization hosts needing extra network adapters for enhanced bandwidth
• Storage servers integrating NVMe SSDs via PCIe expansion cards
• Enterprise environments where scalable I/O is critical for workload growth
• Data center deployments seeking reliable, low-latency interconnect solutions

This Dell R730/x PCIe Riser 2 Center delivers the flexibility and performance required to keep modern server infrastructures agile and ready for future expansion.