UCSC-MLOMC40Q03-RF

Description

The UCSC-MLOMC40Q03-RF is a Cisco VIC (Virtual Interface Card) 1387, specifically a Remanufactured (RF) Modular LAN on Motherboard (mLOM) adapter. This high-performance card is designed for Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers to provide high-density 40Gbps connectivity.

Core Technical Specifications

• Ports: Dual-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+).

• Interface Type: Modular LAN on Motherboard (mLOM).

• Form Factor: Dedicated mLOM slot (does not occupy a standard PCIe slot).

• Performance: Supports up to 256 PCIe virtual devices (interfaces) that can be configured as either Virtual Network Interface Cards (vNICs) or Virtual Host Bus Adapters (vHBAs).

• Throughput: Delivers up to 80 Gbps of aggregate throughput.

[Image showing Cisco VIC 1387 mLOM card with dual QSFP+ ports]

Key Features and Capabilities

• Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Technology: Allows us to define multiple virtual adapters on a single physical card, simplifying cabling and reducing the number of physical adapters needed in a server.

• Cisco Data Center VM-FEX: Provides hardware-based switching for virtual machine traffic, improving performance and visibility for virtualized environments.

• NVGRE and VXLAN Support: Includes hardware acceleration for overlay networks, which is essential for modern cloud and multi-tenant data center architectures.

• Lossless Ethernet: Supports Priority-based Flow Control (PFC) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), ensuring reliable data delivery for storage traffic.

Strategic Benefits

• Optimized Server Slots: Because it installs into the dedicated mLOM slot, we can save the standard PCIe slots for other expansion needs like GPU accelerators or additional storage controllers.

• Cost-Effective Infrastructure: As an RF model, it provides the full performance of a 40G VIC while aligning with the budget requirements of expanding data centers.

• Simplified Management: Fully integrated with Cisco UCS Manager, allowing for stateless computing and automated configuration of network and storage policies.