Pasywny Riser Supermicro 2U LHS 2xPCI-E 3.0 x8 S2-88

The Supermicro 2U LHS 2xPCI-E 3.0 x8 S2-88 is a passive riser card designed for standard 2U server chassis. It provides two PCI Express 3.0 x8 interfaces, enabling reliable expansion of I/O capabilities in systems that require additional PCIe slots on the left-hand side (LHS) of the chassis.

This riser is intended for environments where signal integrity, predictable airflow and hardware monitoring are critical. As a passive design, it does not introduce active components into the PCIe path, helping to maintain low latency and high reliability of the connection between the motherboard and installed expansion cards.

• Form factor: Compatible with 2U server enclosures (LHS slot position, Standard category)
• Output type: 2x PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Input type: PCI Express x8
• GPU support: Not supported
• NVMe support: Not supported
• M.2 support: Not supported
• Thermal sensor: Integrated thermal sensor for temperature monitoring
• Auto-detection: Automatic detection support for improved system integration

Application and benefits

• Optimized for 2U servers: Mechanical layout tailored to 2U chassis with left-hand side (LHS) slot position, simplifying integration in compatible server platforms.
• High-bandwidth PCIe 3.0: Provides PCI-E 3.0 x8 connectivity, suitable for high-throughput expansion cards within the limitations of non-GPU, non-NVMe and non-M.2 usage.
• Improved monitoring: Built-in thermal sensor enables more accurate temperature tracking, supporting system-level thermal management strategies.
• Reliable integration: Auto-detection capability facilitates correct identification and operation within supported server systems, reducing configuration effort.
• Passive construction: No active electronic components in the signal path, focusing on stability and minimal additional points of failure.

This riser is suitable for system integrators and administrators who need to expand PCIe connectivity in 2U Supermicro-based infrastructures while maintaining strict control over thermals and hardware monitoring. It is not intended for GPU, NVMe or M.2 deployment scenarios.