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IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node by Lenovo (81Y8983)

VENDOR: LENOVO Mfg Part#: 81Y8983 UPC#: 883436226608
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  • TAA-compliant for government and regulated industry use
  • Manufactured in Mexico for North American sourcing standards
  • 8.5-inch width, 2.2-inch height, and 19.3-inch depth for space-efficient deployment
  • Supports PCIe expansion in IBM Flex System environments

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Key Benefits

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  • Ideal for enterprises requiring scalable PCIe expansion within a Lenovo Flex chassis
  • Complies with TAA regulations, making it suitable for government procurement
  • Compact design allows dense installation in space-constrained data centers

Product Overview

The IBM Flex System PCIe Expansion Node (81Y8983) is designed to extend PCIe connectivity within Lenovo's Flex System. Measuring 8.5" x 2.2" x 19.3", this compact, rack-ready expansion platform is TAA-compliant and manufactured in Mexico. Ideal for government and enterprise use, it complements Flex infrastructure when additional PCIe hardware is required. Note: Limited embedded specifications are available; reference Lenovo technical documentation for full deployment requirements.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type PCIe Expansion Node
Form Factor Modular Node for Flex System
Compatible System IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
Weight 5.6 kg
Power Requirements Supplied by host chassis
TAA Compliant Yes

Physical & Environmental
Width 8.5 in (216 mm)
Depth 19.3 in (490 mm)
Height 2.2 in (56 mm)
Operating Temperature 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Non-operating Temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 8% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling Passive (cooled by chassis)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Managed via host Flex System Compute Node
Remote Management Requires integration with Flex System CMM (Chassis Management Module)
Cloud Integration Not applicable
Licensing No separate licensing required

Wireless Features
Integrated Wi-Fi

Interfaces
Supported Interface PCI Express Gen2 x16
Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe Gen2 full-height, half-length slots
Slot Mechanical Size x16 mechanical
Power to Slots Up to 75W per slot

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
Certifications TUV, UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES-003, VCCI
RoHS Compliance Yes
WEEE Compliant Yes

Advanced Security Features
Tamper Detection No
Hardware Security Module (HSM) No
Physical Lock Support Not supported