Dell Riser Card 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for PowerEdge R650 R6525 05VGYX 5VGYX

Expand your server's connectivity and storage capabilities with the Dell Riser Card 3A (R3A), designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge R650 and PowerEdge R6525 servers. Featuring a full-bandwidth PCIe x16 interface, this enterprise-grade riser card enables the installation of high-performance networking, storage, and HBA adapters while maintaining compatibility with the compact 1U server form factor.

Built by Dell for demanding data center environments, the 5VGYX / 05VGYX riser assembly includes a low-profile metal cage and riser board, ensuring seamless integration into the Riser 3 bay at the rear of the chassis. Supporting PCIe Gen 4.0 speeds and backward compatibility with PCIe Gen 3.0 devices, it delivers the bandwidth required for modern enterprise workloads.

Key Features

• Genuine Dell Riser 3A expansion card assembly
• Dell Part Numbers: 5VGYX / 05VGYX
• Supports one full-bandwidth PCIe x16 slot
• PCIe Gen 4.0 performance with backward compatibility to PCIe Gen 3.0
• Designed for Dell PowerEdge R650 and R6525 1U rack servers
• Accommodates low-profile (LP) / half-length PCIe cards
• Ideal for enterprise networking, Fibre Channel, HBA, SAS, and NVMe controller expansions
• Includes riser PCB and low-profile mounting cage
• Installs directly into the Riser 3 (Slot 3) bay

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number(s): 5VGYX, 05VGYX
• Riser Type: Riser 3A (R3A)
• Interface: PCIe Gen 4.0 (backward compatible with PCIe Gen 3.0)
• Slot Width: x16 Physical
• Lane Configuration: x16 Electrical
• Supported Card Type: Low Profile (LP) / Half-Length
• Installation Location: Rear Slot 3 / Riser 3 Bay
• Included Components: PCIe riser board with attached low-profile metal bracket assembly

Compatibility

Compatible with the following Dell PowerEdge servers:

• Dell PowerEdge R650
• Dell PowerEdge R6525

This riser card provides a direct x16 PCIe connection to the system motherboard, enabling high-speed operation for supported enterprise expansion cards, including:

• High-speed Ethernet and InfiniBand NICs
• Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)
• SAS RAID Controllers
• NVMe Storage Controllers
• Other low-profile enterprise PCIe adapter cards

Important Note

This riser assembly is engineered for enterprise storage and networking applications. It is intended for use with supported low-profile server expansion cards and is not designed for consumer-grade GPU installations.

Package Includes:
1 x Dell Riser 3A PCIe x16 Riser Card Assembly (5VGYX / 05VGYX) with Low-Profile Cage Bracket.