HP PCI expansion slot daught card

Unlock legacy expansion capabilities on your HP workstation or server with this proprietary daughter card. It adds two 32-bit PCI slots and one 64-bit PCI-X slot, supporting bus speeds up to 133 MHz for PCI-X and 66 MHz for PCI. The universal 3.3V/5V slot voltage ensures compatibility with a wide range of legacy cards. Engineered for specific HP Z-series, xw-series, and ProLiant G5/G6 systems, this riser card plugs directly into the dedicated motherboard connector, requiring no additional power.

Overview

The HP 696971-001 is a proprietary expansion slot daughter card designed to provide legacy PCI and PCI-X expansion capabilities to compatible HP workstations and servers. It features a green FR-4 PCB and a host interface that connects directly to the motherboard's dedicated connector. This card is ideal for users who need to integrate older PCI-based peripherals, such as network adapters, sound cards, or specialized I/O controllers, into modern HP systems that lack native legacy slots.

What stands out

• Adds two PCI 32-bit slots and one PCI-X 64-bit slot for legacy device support
• Supports PCI bus speeds of 33/66 MHz and PCI-X speeds of 66/133 MHz
• Universal 3.3V/5V slot voltage compatibility for a broad range of cards
• Proprietary design ensures seamless integration with specific HP motherboards
• No additional power connector required; power is drawn from the host connector

Technical details

• Product Type: Expansion Slot Riser Card / Daughterboard
• Host Interface: Proprietary HP Motherboard Connector
• Expansion Slots: 2x PCI (32-bit), 1x PCI-X (64-bit)
• PCI Bus Speed Support: 33 MHz / 66 MHz
• PCI-X Bus Speed Support: 66 MHz / 133 MHz
• Slot Voltage Support: 3.3V / 5V Universal
• Compatibility: Specific HP Workstations and Servers (e.g., HP Z-series, xw-series, ProLiant G5/G6)
• Form Factor: Proprietary Daughter Card
• Power Connector: None (power supplied via host connector)
• Material: FR-4 Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
• Color: Green
• Included Components: Riser card only

Our verdict

For IT professionals managing legacy hardware, the HP 696971-001 is an essential component. It bridges the gap between modern HP systems and older PCI/PCI-X peripherals, ensuring continued functionality without costly upgrades. Its proprietary design guarantees a perfect fit for supported platforms, making it a reliable choice for maintaining mixed-generation environments.