Server PCIe x16 Full-Height Card, Dell POWEREDGE R440 compatible (MPN FJ4M3-RFB)

The Server PCIe x16 Full-Height Card is an expansion adapter designed for compatibility with Dell POWEREDGE R440 servers. It provides a standard PCI Express x16 full-height, full-length interface enabling installation of GPUs, RAID controllers, network adapters or other PCIe x16 devices into the R440 chassis and slot layout. The card is intended for data center and enterprise environments that require a robust, server-grade expansion solution matching the physical and electrical specifications of the server platform.

Advantages

This full-height PCIe x16 card offers a direct, mechanically compatible connection to the R440 server slot, preserving proper alignment and card retention within the chassis. It supports full-length cards and standard x16 bandwidth, allowing use of high-performance expansion modules. The design minimizes mechanical interference with adjacent slots and maintains airflow pathways typical of the server’s internal layout.

Suitable for

• Installing graphics accelerators and GPUs that require a full-height, full-length PCIe x16 slot
• Adding RAID or HBAs that use a x16 physical interface for host connectivity
• Integrating high-performance network adapters, including 10GbE/25GbE NICs designed for full-height cards
• Server upgrades and hardware refreshes in racks or data centers using Dell POWEREDGE R440 systems

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express x16 physical connector (full-height, full-length)
• Form factor: Full-height, full-length expansion card compatible with R440 chassis slot geometry
• Compatibility: Mechanical and electrical fit for servers built to Dell POWEREDGE R440 slot layout
• Use environment: Enterprise and data center server applications
• Supported module types: GPUs, RAID controllers, host bus adapters, network interface cards fitting x16 form factor

How to use

Power down the server and follow proper ESD procedures before installation. Remove the appropriate slot blanking panel from the R440 chassis, align the card’s x16 connector with the server slot, and seat the card firmly into the connector while ensuring the rear bracket lines up with the chassis opening. Secure the card with the chassis retention screw or latch provided by the server. Reassemble any removed components, reconnect power and peripheral cables, then boot the server and verify that the operating system and firmware recognize the installed device. Install vendor drivers or firmware updates for the specific expansion module as required.

Usage recommendations

Confirm thermal and power budgets for the chosen expansion module prior to installation; some full-length x16 devices such as high-performance GPUs or NICs may require additional cooling or power provisioning. Verify firmware compatibility with the server platform and use vendor-recommended drivers to ensure stable operation.