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Started by viveksnh | | 4 answers
PCI-X to PCI-E Express converter/adapter ??
Hi All. I have an old ibm xseries 36688632RU server which has only PCI-X (266MHz, 64-bit) slots.
I need to add a RAID card to the system but most of the RAID cards that are compatible with Windows Server 2012 are PCI-Express interface.

Are there any converters that convert a PCI-X slot into a PCI-Express slot?
I found one (model: pcix1pex4) but it is priced in the $130-$150 range...which is really expensive.
Any suggestions??
THank you in advance for your advice.
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October 13, 2014 3:27:36 PM

The first adaptor ($115) may work, but the second one is X1 and you most likely can't run the x8 RAID controller on it (and it would be slow if you did). PCI-X slots usually are backward compatible with PCI.
October 13, 2014 3:03:06 PM

viveksnh said:
Thanks for your response. Looks like you just got me one step closer.
To clarify, I have Six Active PCI-X 2.0 (266MHz, 64-bit) slots in my server. No PCI or PCI-E.

Would the second option (model:N82E16815158190 , the PCI to PCI-E converter) work on a PCI-X ?
I have a LSI MegaRAID 9240-8i (PCI-E x8) with me that I intend to use.

Also: Does this model seem like the PCI-X to PCI-E converter that I am looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-FH-Riser-Card-PBA-D25818-...

COLGeek said:
Here is the same device for 115

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Here is an adapter that could meet your needs as well:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It uses an available PCI slot. Really depends on the RAID adapter you intend to use.





No, the item you linked is only for 1 specific board.
October 13, 2014 2:30:48 PM

Thanks for your response. Looks like you just got me one step closer.
To clarify, I have Six Active PCI-X 2.0 (266MHz, 64-bit) slots in my server. No PCI or PCI-E.

Would the second option (model:N82E16815158190 , the PCI to PCI-E converter) work on a PCI-X ?
I have a LSI MegaRAID 9240-8i (PCI-E x8) with me that I intend to use.

Also: Does this model seem like the PCI-X to PCI-E converter that I am looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-FH-Riser-Card-PBA-D25818-...

COLGeek said:
Here is the same device for 115

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Here is an adapter that could meet your needs as well:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It uses an available PCI slot. Really depends on the RAID adapter you intend to use.


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