Slot Expander Intel CYPRISER3RTM ECCN EAR99 Launched Q2'21

Intel CYPRISER3RTM slot expander is a riser card kit designed for Riser Slot #3 to increase system expandability. Launched in Q2'21 and classified under ECCN EAR99, the kit supports a two-slot PCIe NVMe riser card configuration for adding PCIe SSDs.

Advantages

The riser card kit provides support for two PCIe NVMe devices in a compact dual-slot layout and offers x8 electrical and x8 mechanical connectivity for both upper and lower slots. It is specifically made for Riser Slot #3, enabling predictable installation and compatibility within systems that accept this riser location.

Suitable for

• Adding two PCIe NVMe SSDs to systems with Riser Slot #3
• Server or workstation configurations requiring dual-slot NVMe storage
• Upgrading storage capacity and throughput in compatible Intel-based platforms

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: Intel
• Model: CYPRISER3RTM
• Supported slot: Riser Slot #3 only
• Supported card type: two-slot PCIe NVMe riser card
• Top SSD slot (PCIe SSD 0–1): x8 electrical, x8 mechanical
• Bottom SSD slot (PCIe SSD 2–3): x8 electrical, x8 mechanical
• Launch: Q2'21
• ECCN: EAR99
• MPN: CYPRISER3RTM
• EAN: 5032037210201

How to use

Install the riser card kit into Riser Slot #3 of a compatible chassis according to the system manufacturer's installation guide. Mount up to two PCIe NVMe SSDs onto the riser: the top slot accepts PCIe SSDs in positions 0–1 and the bottom slot accepts SSDs in positions 2–3. Ensure proper seating and secure mounting, then reconnect any system power and data interconnects as required before powering on the system.

Recommendations

Use this riser only in systems that explicitly support Riser Slot #3 and confirm mechanical clearance for a dual-slot NVMe riser. Follow anti-static handling procedures and the host system's firmware or BIOS guidelines when adding or configuring PCIe NVMe SSDs.