HP - Riser card - for ProLiant DL560 Gen9, DL560 Gen9 Base, DL560 Gen9 Entry, D

This HP riser card is an add-on component for ProLiant DL560 Gen9 servers, including Base and Entry configurations, and is suited to owners maintaining or expanding a compatible server.

Recommended For

• DL560 Gen9 owners who need to add a secondary riser cage for PCIe expansion; HPE lists this part number as the optional secondary riser for the server.
• DL560 Gen9 administrators installing PCIe cards in secondary slots 4–6; those slots are provided by the secondary riser, and HPE specifies that processor 2 must be installed.
• Server maintainers replacing or restoring the optional secondary riser in a DL560 Gen9 configuration, provided the replacement matches the required riser part number and system setup.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When a DL560 Gen9 needs more network ports or faster Ethernet, install a compatible PCIe network adapter in the added slots; the server can then connect to additional network links. This secondary riser requires at least two processors.
• When a server needs an additional compatible storage controller or host bus adapter, use the riser to provide PCIe slots for that card. This can support a storage expansion or connectivity plan, subject to the server’s controller, cabling, and drive-bay compatibility.
• For a system that needs a high-speed fabric connection, use an available slot for a compatible InfiniBand adapter; the server can then connect to supported high-throughput network infrastructure. Check the adapter and system configuration requirements before installation.
• When the DL560 Gen9 has no suitable open expansion slots, add this secondary riser to make room for up to three compatible PCIe cards. The added slots connect to processor 2, so the server must have at least two processors installed.

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