Dell 57T4R Riser Board X16 R220

Overview

The Dell Riser Board X16 R220 (part number 57T4R) is a high performance expansion solution designed to add additional PCI Express lanes to rack servers. This low-profile board fits into a standard 1U or 2U chassis and provides sixteen extra x16 slots, enabling dense GPU, FPGA or accelerator deployments without sacrificing airflow or stability.

Key Features

• Sixteen full length x16 PCIe slots for maximum bandwidth
• Supports PCIe Gen3 with up to 8 GT/s per lane
• Optimized signal integrity and low latency routing
• Compact form factor compatible with Dell PowerEdge R220 chassis
• Built-in power distribution network delivering up to 300 watts per slot
• Hot-plug capable for easy maintenance and upgrades

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 57T4R
• PCIe Version: Gen3 (8 GT/s)
• Number of Slots: 16 x16
• Form Factor: Low profile, 1U/2U compatible
• Power Delivery: Up to 300 watts per slot, total board consumption approx 1200 watts
• Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to 45 deg C (32 F to 113 F)
• Dimensions: 13.5 inches x 1.75 inches x 0.5 inches (L x W x H)
• Supported Operating Systems: All major Linux distributions and Windows Server editions

Applications

• High performance computing clusters that require multiple GPUs per node
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads with intensive accelerator needs
• Data center virtualization platforms needing additional PCIe bandwidth
• Scientific simulation environments that use FPGA or ASIC cards
• Edge compute appliances where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised

This Dell Riser Board X16 R220 gives system integrators a flexible, reliable way to scale compute density while keeping power and cooling within the design limits of standard rack servers.