Cisco UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 PCI-E 2-Port 40gbe Vic 1385

Overview

The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is a high performance PCI Express adapter that delivers two 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact form factor. Designed for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and compatible servers, this VIC 1385 module provides low latency, high bandwidth connectivity for demanding data center workloads such as virtualization, cloud services, and storage clustering.

Key Features

• Dual 40GbE ports based on Cisco VIC 1385 technology
• PCIe Gen2 x8 interface ensures maximum throughput with minimal CPU overhead
• Supports both copper (QSFP+) and optical (SFP28) transceiver modules for flexible deployment
• Advanced offload capabilities including checksum, segmentation and security processing
• Hot-plug ready for non-disruptive installation and maintenance
• Fully compatible with Cisco UCS Manager and standard Linux drivers

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: PCIe 2.0 x8 card
• Port count: 2 x 40GbE (QSFP+ or SFP28)
• Maximum aggregate bandwidth: 80 Gbps
• Supported protocols: Ethernet, FCoE, iSCSI, RoCE
• Power consumption: typical 12 W, max 15 W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 1.75 in height (full length), 6.5 in depth
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3ba, 802.3bj, 802.3x

Typical Applications

• High performance virtualization hosts requiring fast east-west traffic
• Storage area networks (SAN) using FCoE or iSCSI over 40GbE links
• Big data and analytics clusters that need low latency interconnects
• Cloud infrastructure platforms delivering multi-tenant services
• High frequency trading and financial services where microsecond response times are critical

By integrating the Cisco UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 into your server environment, you gain a reliable and scalable network solution that maximizes throughput while reducing CPU load, helping you meet the ever-growing demands of modern data center applications.