Cisco 73-16181-01 40GB Network 1340 Virtual Interface Card - High Performance VNIC

Cisco 73-16181-01 40GB Network 1340 Virtual Interface Card - High Performance VNIC
Cisco 73-16181-01 40GB Network 1340 Virtual Interface Card - High Performance VNIC
The Cisco 40GB Network 1340 Virtual Interface Card (model 73-16181-01) delivers high performance virtual network connectivity for data center and cloud environments. Designed as a Virtual Network Interface Card (VNIC), this module provides up to 40 g... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Model or Part: 73-16181-01
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb

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Overview
The Cisco 40GB Network 1340 Virtual Interface Card (model 73-16181-01) delivers high performance virtual network connectivity for data center and cloud environments. Designed as a Virtual Network Interface Card (VNIC), this module provides up to 40 gigabits per second of bandwidth per port, enabling seamless scaling of virtual machines, containers, and software defined networking workloads. Its low latency architecture and advanced offload capabilities make it an ideal choice for demanding applications that require consistent throughput and minimal CPU overhead.

Key Features

  • 40GB Ethernet throughput per virtual interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Hardware offload for TCP, UDP, and checksum processing reduces host CPU utilization
  • Support for SR-IOV and PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures flexible virtualization deployment
  • Integrated flow director and traffic shaping for granular QoS control
  • Hot-plug capable for non-disruptive installation in mission-critical systems
  • Compatible with Cisco UCS, Nexus, and third-party server platforms

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 73-16181-01
  • Form factor: PCIe 3.0 x8, full height, full length
  • Interface type: 40GbE Virtual Interface Card
  • Supported protocols: Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, SCTP
  • Offload engines: TCP/UDP checksum, Large Send Offload, Receive Side Scaling
  • Power consumption: typical 12 watts
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Management: Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Intersight, standard SNMP

Applications
The 1340 VNIC is suited for a wide range of high-performance scenarios, including:

  • Virtualized data center workloads that require high bandwidth and low latency
  • Cloud infrastructure platforms hosting large numbers of VMs or containers
  • Big data analytics and real-time streaming applications
  • High-frequency trading and financial services needing deterministic network performance
  • Software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) deployments
  • Enterprise storage clusters and backup solutions that benefit from accelerated data movement

By integrating the Cisco 40GB Network 1340 Virtual Interface Card, organizations can achieve faster data transfer, improved application responsiveness, and greater overall efficiency in their virtualized environments.