IBM Riser 00KA062
Lenovo System x3550 M5 PCIe Riser 2 Card (Part Number: 00KA062) — is a hardware expansion module designed for the Lenovo System x3550 M5 rack server. This riser card populates the second riser slot and provides two additional PCIe 3.0 x8 Low Profile (LP) slots. It is specifically designed for single-processor configurations, drawing PCIe lanes directly from CPU0. This allows IT administrators to expand server connectivity with additional NICs or storage controllers even in entry-level 1-CPU builds. It is a genuine Lenovo/IBM part, ensuring full compatibility and thermal efficiency within the x3550 M5 chassis.
Key Specifications:
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Riser Slot: Position 2.
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Configuration: 2 x LP slots (x8/x8 electrical).
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Processor Requirement: Optimized for 1-CPU systems (connected to CPU0).
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Server Support: Lenovo System x3550 M5.
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Form Factor: Low Profile.
