Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530/SR570/SR630 x16 PCIe LP Riser 2 Kit

The Lenovo 7XH7A02685 is a PCIe riser kit designed to give ThinkSystem SR530, SR570, and SR630 servers one additional PCIe 3.0 x16 low-profile slot. By adding this slot, the kit makes room for an extra network adapter, storage controller, or graphics card without requiring a larger chassis or a different server.

This kit is handy for administrators who have already populated the factory slots but still need more bandwidth or functionality. A data center that wants to add a 25 GbE network card for faster throughput, a branch office that needs an extra NVMe controller for local caching, or a lab environment that is testing a low-profile GPU can all benefit from the extra headroom the riser provides. Because the slot follows the PCI Express standard, you have flexibility in the type of card you install.

Installation is straightforward: power down the server, remove the top cover, and seat the riser into the dedicated connector. The kit has a design that is compact and lightweight at only 0.2 kilograms, so it is easy to handle even in a crowded rack. Since it is purpose-built for these specific ThinkSystem models, fit and firmware compatibility are already verified by Lenovo, reducing the risk of surprises during deployment.

• Adds one additional PCIe 3.0 x16 low-profile expansion slot
• Purpose-built for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530, SR570, and SR630 servers
• Enables extra networking, storage, or graphics options without changing the chassis
• Installs quickly through the dedicated riser connector
• Features a design that is compact and lightweight at just 0.2 kg