HP DL580 G7 PCI-Express Riser Card Kit

The HP 588137-B21 is a PCI-Express riser card kit created for ProLiant DL580 G7 and DL980 G7 servers, providing six additional expansion slots that let you adapt trusted hardware to evolving workloads.

The kit brings four PCI-Express 2.0 x8 slots, one PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot, and one PCI-Express 1.1 x4 slot. This mix supports high throughput network adapters, storage controllers, and compute accelerators while still leaving space for legacy devices.

IT teams running virtualization clusters will appreciate the extra I/O when hosting many virtual machines or performing live migrations. Database administrators can dedicate a slot to a flash storage controller, and research labs gain room for GPU or FPGA cards that speed up simulation and analytics tasks.

Installation is straightforward: the riser slides into the reserved bay, secures with the original latch, and connects directly to the system board, so the upgrade fits easily into a standard maintenance window.

By adding this riser card you extend the useful life of a DL580 G7 or DL980 G7 server, reduce capital spending, and keep the platform ready for future networking, storage, and compute requirements.

Highlights:

• Four PCI-Express 2.0 x8 slots increase bandwidth for network, storage, or accelerator cards
• One PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot adds room for mid range adapters
• One PCI-Express 1.1 x4 slot keeps legacy devices supported
• Purpose built for HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and DL980 G7 servers
• Tool free installation using the original chassis bay and latching system
• Expands I/O capacity for virtualization, database, and analytics workloads