Riser Card INTEL FCP2URISER1SW PCIe 3.0

INTEL FCP2URISER1SW PCIe 3.0 riser card provides an additional PCI Express slot interface to expand server or workstation connectivity when motherboard space or slot orientation is constrained. Designed for environments where adding full-height expansion cards directly to the motherboard is impractical, the riser card supports installation of compatible PCIe cards to enable hardware upgrades, maintenance, and system customization in data centers and professional setups.

Advantages

The riser card offers a compact solution for increasing the number of available PCIe interfaces without replacing the motherboard. By providing an alternate slot orientation and placement, it helps optimize chassis layout and allows installation of additional expansion cards in confined spaces. The design targets reliability and compatibility with PCIe 3.0 standards used in modern servers and workstations.

Suitable for

• Adding extra PCIe expansion cards in servers and workstations
• Upgrading systems in data centers where slot orientation or space is limited
• Maintenance tasks that require temporary or permanent expansion of I/O interfaces
• Customizing professional systems with additional network, storage, or accelerator cards

Key specifications

• PCIe generation: PCI Express 3.0
• Purpose: Provides an additional PCIe slot interface for compatible systems
• Form factor: Riser card designed for server and workstation chassis with restricted slot orientation or space
• Typical use environments: Data centers, professional workstations, server maintenance and upgrade scenarios

How to use

Install the riser card into a compatible connector or mounting location in the target server or workstation according to the chassis and motherboard documentation. Ensure the system is powered down and disconnected from power before installation. After seating the riser card and securing it in the chassis, install the compatible PCIe expansion card into the riser slot and reconnect power. Verify that the system firmware/BIOS recognizes the added interface and install any necessary drivers for installed expansion hardware.

Recommendations

Use the riser card in systems that explicitly support add-on riser modules and follow the server manufacturer’s installation guidelines to ensure mechanical compatibility and proper cooling. Verify PCIe lane requirements and physical card dimensions for the expansion card to avoid fitment or performance issues.