IBM - 00FK628 - System x3650 M5 PCIe Riser (1 x16 FH/FL + 1 x8 FH)

IBM 00FK628 System x3650 M5 PCIe Riser (1 x16 FH/FL + 1 x8 FH)

The IBM 00FK628 is a PCIe riser card engineered for the IBM System x3650 M5 platform, providing two internal expansion positions: 1 x PCIe x16 (full-height, full-length capable) and 1 x PCIe x8 (full-height). It is used in 2U server builds where the chassis layout requires riser-based PCIe placement to maintain airflow and serviceability.

Installed as part of the server’s internal expansion architecture, the riser interfaces directly with the SYSTEM BOARD and enables you to add adapters without changing the base chassis. Typical use cases include adding additional network connectivity, storage connectivity, or specialised I/O using components from the PCI CARD range, including options such as a CONTROLLER for RAID/HBA or other expansion needs. It is a practical choice for maintaining and scaling existing IBM System x deployments in data centers and colocation environments.

Key Features

Key hardware characteristics and deployment-relevant details for this riser card:

• 1 x PCIe x16 slot position (full-height, full-length capable) to accommodate bandwidth-demanding adapters in supported configurations.
• 1 x PCIe x8 slot position (full-height) to add additional I/O expansion while keeping the server’s internal layout organised.
• Designed for IBM System x3650 M5 to ensure correct mechanical fit within the 2U chassis and alignment with internal airflow paths.
• Compatible with the IBM/Lenovo System x3650 M5 server family (for example, x3650 M5 configurations requiring this specific riser layout) to support consistent parts standardisation.
• Supports full-height adapter brackets to match common enterprise add-in card form factors used in rack servers.
• Riser-based PCIe expansion design to keep installed adapters securely mounted and accessible during maintenance windows.
• Enables server upgrades for additional networking, storage connectivity, or I/O as requirements evolve over the lifecycle of an x3650 M5.
• Suitable for 24/7 enterprise environments to help keep established System x fleets configurable and serviceable.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware. At Direct Hardware Supply, parts are generally cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects and support reliable redeployment.

Choosing refurbished components helps extend the lifecycle of installed infrastructure, reduces electronic waste, and supports budget control compared to buying new. This product includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark.