PCI Express adapter card for Supermicro E301-9D-8CN4

[hyppolab]

Hi, I have this server in my homelab and I need to upgrade its networking capabilities by adding a 10G card. Which adapter should I buy, since it's a 1.5U and obviously the PCI Express cards will not fit on the motherboard naturally? Moreover, which 10G SFP+ card do you know it's compatible with VMware (considering I already know it's not in the matrix and thus I don't expect an official support but just a "community" assurance it will work)?

 

[RolloZ170]

Low Profile Cards Fit in !
E301-9D-8CN4

 

[hyppolab]

I know that there are cards that would fit but have you got some part numbers? I don't think that a random riser card would be sufficient.

 

[RolloZ170]

I don't think that a random riser card would be sufficient.

the RIser is included in the base package or NOT ?

 

[RolloZ170]

One riser card will come with it. The part number is RSC-RR1U-E16

 

[RolloZ170]

Intel X520-DA2 (E10G42BTDA PCIe 2.0)
Intel X710-DA2 ( PCIe3.0)

 

[hyppolab]

One riser card will come with it. The part number is RSC-RR1U-E16

I checked the box the server came with when I bought it (a couple of years ago now). I found the checklist placed by the manufacturer before closing the box, the same one I checked as soon as it arrived home. This is the list of the items that were checked (all of them were present):

• MCP-240-30002-0N Riser card bracket
• MCP-250-10128-0N Power Adapter
• Screw bag
• Zip tie bag
• AS-E301-9D-8CN4

There is no sign of the riser card nor any reference to it. Did they start adding the riser card afterwards I bought my server or what?

 

[RolloZ170]

Did they start adding the riser card afterwards I bought my server or what?

the Riser ist not on the List. But inlcuded in the Chassis. Look inside ?
if the Riser is missing you now know which you need !
(Hint: RSC-RR1U-E16 )

 

[hyppolab]

the Riser ist not on the List. But inlcuded in the Chassis. Look inside ?

I actually took the server off and then apart. No joy.
Could it be that they started including the card after a certain date and I happened to have bought it before?

if the Riser is missing you now know which you need !
(Hint: RSC-RR1U-E16 )

Definitely! I noticed from the FAQ you posted before. Thanks anyway.

 

[RolloZ170]

Could it be that they started including the card after a certain date and I happened to have bought it before?

everything is possible. you may ask supermicro ? with luck they provide the "missing" part for free !