Dell PowerEdge R640 PCI-E Riser 2 Card (4-in-1) for Second CPU. P/N: W6D08, 0W6D08.

This is a genuine Dell PowerEdge R640 PCI-E Riser 2 Card (4-in-1) (Dell P/N: W6D08, 0W6D08). This essential component is designed for Dell PowerEdge R640 servers, particularly when configured with a second CPU. The "4-in-1" designation typically refers to a specific configuration of PCI Express slots provided by this riser, maximizing expansion capabilities within the compact 1U chassis. It allows for the installation of various high-performance add-in cards such as network adapters, Fibre Channel HBAs, or GPU accelerators, significantly enhancing the versatility and processing power of your R640 server.

Key Features 

• Genuine Dell Part: Ensures perfect compatibility, reliable operation, and full support within Dell PowerEdge R640 server environments.

• Designed for PowerEdge R640 (with 2nd CPU): Specifically engineered to fit and function correctly within the compact 1U chassis of the Dell R640 server, and is typically required when utilizing the second CPU to access its dedicated PCIe lanes.

• PCIe Expansion (4-in-1): Provides a specific configuration of PCI Express slots (e.g., typically a combination of x16, x8, or x4 electrical/physical slots, but exact layout depends on the specific "4-in-1" model) to expand the server's capabilities significantly. This allows for the integration of high-bandwidth cards.

• Enhances Server Functionality: Essential for integrating additional high-performance hardware, such as advanced network cards (25GbE/100GbE), powerful storage controllers, or specialized accelerators like GPUs (if supported by the specific riser configuration and power delivery).

• Optimized for Server Growth: Enables scalable configurations for diverse workloads, from virtualization and databases to data analytics and HPC.