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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.
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.
GhislainG
October 13, 2014 3:27:36 PM
getochkn
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 115http://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.
viveksnh
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-...
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.
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 115http://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.
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.
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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