IBM 46C6796 System X3250 M3 PCI-E Low Profile Riser Card

Overview

The IBM System X3250 M3 PCI-E Low Profile Riser Card is a compact, high performance solution designed to add extra expansion capability to the X3250 M3 server platform. Its low profile form factor fits easily into space constrained rack environments while delivering reliable PCI Express connectivity for storage controllers, network adapters and other peripheral cards.

Key Features

• Low profile design compatible with standard 1U and 2U chassis
• Supports a single x8 PCI-E 3.0 lane providing up to 8 GT/s bandwidth
• Fully compliant with IBM System X3250 M3 specifications for seamless integration
• Robust gold plated contacts ensure stable signal integrity over long term use
• Easy installation with tool-less mounting brackets and clear labeling

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: IBM
• Model/Part Number: 46C6796
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Form Factor: Low profile (30 mm height)
• Connector Type: Standard PCI-E slot with retention lever
• Power Consumption: No additional power draw beyond host system
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg to 55 deg C
• Dimensions: 120 mm length, 30 mm height, 1.5 mm thickness

Applications

This riser card is ideal for data center and enterprise environments where space is at a premium but performance cannot be compromised. Use it to add high speed network interfaces, RAID controllers or solid state storage adapters to the IBM System X3250 M3 platform. It also serves well in virtualization hosts, cloud computing nodes and small business servers that require flexible expansion without sacrificing rack density.