Lenovo 00KA498

Overview

The Lenovo 00KA498 is a PCI Express x8 riser card designed specifically for Lenovo System x3650 M5 servers to expand their internal expansion capabilities without altering the server chassis. It adds three additional PCIe x8 slots, allowing administrators to install extra network interfaces, storage controllers, or accelerator cards while maintaining the existing rack footprint. Two of these slots support full-height, full-length adapters, and the third supports a full-height, half-length card, providing flexibility for various card sizes and performance needs.

Key features

• Expands server capacity by adding three PCI Express x8 slots for additional adapters.
• Supports two full-height, full-length cards to accommodate high-performance, large form-factor devices.
• Includes one full-height, half-length slot for shorter cards, optimizing internal space usage.
• Delivers reliable bandwidth through a single PCIe x8 interface shared across all added slots.
• Enables easy installation following Lenovo’s tool-less service design, minimizing downtime during upgrades.
• Ensures seamless integration with the x3650 M5 server, with automatic firmware recognition of new slots.
• Ideal for data center administrators needing to increase network, storage, or accelerator card capacity without chassis modifications.

Key specs

• Interface: PCI Express x8
• Number of additional slots: 3
• Slot types: Two full-height, full-length PCIe x8; one full-height, half-length PCIe x8
• Compatible server: Lenovo System x3650 M5
• Form factor: Riser card designed for internal server installation

Installation and setup

The riser card installs easily within the Lenovo System x3650 M5 server using Lenovo’s standard tool-less service procedures. This design allows technicians to add or replace the riser during routine maintenance windows without requiring specialized tools or extended downtime. Firmware automatically detects the new slots, ensuring immediate availability for additional adapters without manual configuration.

Ideal uses and environments

This riser card is well suited for data centers and enterprise environments where maximizing server expansion without increasing rack space is critical. It supports administrators who want to consolidate workloads on fewer servers while maintaining flexibility for future upgrades. Whether expanding storage with SAS controllers, increasing network throughput with additional Ethernet adapters, or integrating specialized accelerator cards, this riser card provides a practical solution for enhancing server capabilities within existing infrastructure constraints.

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