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Lenovo 00FL179 NX360M5 RAID Riser 2.5 inches

Optimize Your NeXtScale System Enhance your Lenovo NeXtScale System with the NX360M5 RAID Riser. This 2.5-inch riser card is designed to improve data center solutions for technical computing, grid deployments, analytics workloads, and large-scale cloud and virtualization infrastructures. Specif...

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Overview

Optimize Your NeXtScale System

Enhance your Lenovo NeXtScale System with the NX360M5 RAID Riser. This 2.5-inch riser card is designed to improve data center solutions for technical computing, grid deployments, analytics workloads, and large-scale cloud and virtualization infrastructures.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Lenovo
  • Model: 00FL179
  • Type: RAID Riser
  • Form Factor: 2.5 inches
  • Compatibility: Lenovo NeXtScale System

Key Features

16 DIMM slots support up to 2400MHz DDR4 memory

A dedicated rear onboard RAID slot allows for greater PCI configuration flexibility

New x16 ML2 slots support InfiniBand and Ethernet adapters for increased I/ O flexibility

Specifications

Brand
Lenovo
Model
00FL179 NX360M5 RAID Riser
Form Factor
2.5 inches
Memory Support
Up to 2400MHz DDR4
Slot Type
x16 ML2 slots

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports up to 2400MHz DDR4 memory, allowing for modern, high-speed RAM configurations
  • Features a dedicated rear onboard RAID slot, enhancing PCI configuration flexibility
  • Incorporates new x16 ML2 slots, supporting InfiniBand and Ethernet adapters for improved I/O
  • Designed for specific Lenovo NX360M5 systems, ensuring direct compatibility and integration
  • Contributes to a more organized and efficient server or workstation build with its riser card function

👎 Cons

  • Compatibility is limited to the Lenovo NX360M5 system, not a universal component
  • The 2.5-inch form factor may imply specific space requirements or limitations in certain chassis
  • Requires other compatible components (memory, adapters) to fully utilize its features
  • Detailed information on installation or any specific power requirements is not provided
  • The term "RAID Riser" suggests it's an internal component, not an external peripheral

Frequently Asked Questions

This RAID Riser supports DDR4 memory with speeds up to 2400MHz, enabling fast data handling.
The dedicated rear onboard RAID slot is designed to provide greater PCI configuration flexibility within the system.
The new x16 ML2 slots support both InfiniBand and Ethernet adapters, increasing input/output flexibility.
No, this Lenovo 00FL179 RAID Riser is specifically designed for the Lenovo NX360M5 system.
The RAID Riser has a 2.5-inch form factor, indicating its physical dimensions for system integration.