HPE DL160 Gen9 CPU1 PCIe Riser FIO Kit 725585-B21

• Brand: HPE
• Product Type: CPU1 PCIe Riser FIO Kit
• HPE Option SKU: 725585-B21
• Associated Riser: Board 779098-001
• Server Family: HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9
• Riser Position: CPU1 / Primary PCIe riser
• PCIe Generation: PCIe 3.0
• Total PCIe Slots: 2
• Slot 1: PCIe Gen3 x16
• Slot 1: Card Profile: Full-height
• Slot 1 Card Length: Half-length
• Slot 2: PCIe Gen3 x8
• Slot 2: Card Profile: Low-profile
• System Board Connection: PCIe Gen3 x16 slot
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9
• CPU2 Required: No; this is the CPU1/primary riser
• CPU2 Riser Alternative: 725586-B21
• CPU2 Riser Configuration: One PCIe Gen3 slot; CPU2 required
• FlexibleLOM Alternative: 781844-B21
• Primary Purpose: PCIe I/O expansion
• Expansion Cards Included: No
• Network Adapter Included: No
• Storage Controller Included: No

Why Choose This Product?

• Two PCIe expansion slots: Adds both x16 and x8 Gen3 connectivity through one primary riser assembly.
• High-bandwidth x16 capability: The full-height/half-length x16 slot accommodates compatible expansion cards requiring broader PCIe connectivity.
• Additional low-profile expansion: The x8 slot provides a second option for compatible compact PCIe adapters.
• DL160 Gen9-specific fit: Designed around the HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 system I/O architecture.
• Clear HPE procurement reference: SKU 725585-B21 and associated board 779098-001 make replacement and configuration sourcing more precise.
• Supports diverse I/O requirements: Useful for compatible networking, storage, virtualization, and infrastructure expansion cards.
• Primary CPU1 configuration: Provides the principal two-slot PCIe riser option rather than the single-slot CPU2 riser.
• Lifecycle value: Helps restore or expand PCIe functionality on deployed DL160 Gen9 servers, potentially reducing the need for complete server replacement.