CompTIA Server+ Exam: SK0-004 | PCI-X 3.3v Slot Compatibility

Compatible Cards for a Single Half Height PCI-X 3.3v Slot

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A server has a single, half height, PCI-X 3.3v slot available.

Which of the following cards can fit in this slot? (Select THREE).

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A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

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Based on the given information, we know that the server has a single, half height, PCI-X 3.3v slot available. We need to identify the types of cards that can fit in this slot from the given options.

A PCI card is not compatible with a PCI-X slot because PCI-X has a higher bus speed and can handle more data than PCI. Therefore, option D (Half Height, 3.3v PCI card) and option F (Full Height, Universally Keyed PCI card) cannot fit in the available slot.

The x16 and x8 PCI Express cards are not compatible with the PCI-X slot because they use a different form factor and connector than PCI-X. Therefore, option C (Half Height, x16 PCI Express Card) and option G (Half Height, x8 PCI Express Card) cannot fit in the available slot.

This leaves us with three options that can fit in the available slot:

A. Half Height, Universally Keyed PCI card: This card has a shorter form factor and can fit in a half-height slot. It is also universally keyed, which means it can fit into any PCI or PCI-X slot regardless of the keying. Therefore, this option is compatible with the available slot.

E. Half Height, Universally Keyed PCI-X card: This card has a shorter form factor and can fit in a half-height slot. It is also universally keyed, which means it can fit into any PCI or PCI-X slot regardless of the keying. Therefore, this option is compatible with the available slot.

B. Full Height, 3.3v PCI-X card: This card is compatible with the available slot because it is a PCI-X card and uses the same form factor as the available slot. However, it is a full-height card, which means it may not fit in the server chassis depending on its design.

In summary, the three cards that can fit in the available slot are:

  • Half Height, Universally Keyed PCI card (Option A)
  • Half Height, Universally Keyed PCI-X card (Option E)
  • Full Height, 3.3v PCI-X card (Option B)