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Cisco 8808 Fabric Card
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8808-FC Overview
8808-FC is a high-performance Fibre Channel card engineered to deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity for storage area networks. This module supports data rates of up to 16Gbps with SFP+ connectors and is designed to seamlessly integrate with servers, SAN switches, and other enterprise-grade storage solutions.
8808-FC offers robust support for the Fibre Channel protocol and comes in a PCIe form factor for easy installation in modern server racks. It is ideally suited for expanding data center capacity, upgrading network interfaces, and ensuring high availability in critical storage environments.
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8808-FC Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Card
- Module Type
- Fibre Channel
- Data Rate
- 16Gbps
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco, Dell, HP
- Max Speed
- 16Gbps
- Supported Features
- N/A
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Interface Ports
- Fibre Channel
- Expansion Slots
- PCIe
- Product Name
- 8808-FC Fibre Channel Network Card
- Height
- 1.5 inches
- Width
- 4.5 inches
- Depth
- 7.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 8808-FC |  8800-LC-48H |  8800-RP |  8800-LC-36FH |  8818-FC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Dell, HP | Cisco / Dell / HP |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Data Rate | 16Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 16Gbps |
| Depth | 7.0 inches | N/A | 7.0 inches | 6.0 inches | 0.8 inches |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Height | 1.5 inches | N/A | 0.74 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Interface Ports | Fibre Channel | Ethernet | Ethernet | Fibre Channel | SFP+ |
| Max Speed | 16Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 16Gbps |
| Module Type | Fibre Channel | Ethernet | Ethernet | Fibre Channel Card | Fibre Channel Card |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | 15W | N/A | 6W | 15W | 15W |
| Product Name | 8808-FC Fibre Channel Network Card | 8800-LC-48H High-Density 48-Port 10Gb Ethernet Module | 8800-RP Ethernet Module | 8800-LC-36FH | 8818-FC Fibre Channel Adapter |
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Card |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Supported Features | N/A | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, QoS |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, iSCSI | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | N/A | 0.5 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 0.5 lbs |
| Width | 4.5 inches | N/A | 3.5 inches | 3.4 inches | 3.4 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Blaine Turner
5
Reliable backbone integration with predictable throughput.
C
Corwin Hayes
4
Professional switching solution for core routers.
D
Darian Walsh
4
Stable hardware with efficient system scaling.
E
Eldridge Monroe
5
Handles heavy traffic with dependable results.
F
Fletcher Doyle
5
Strong fabric stability in demanding networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 8808 Fabric Card (SKU: 8808-FC)?
The Cisco 8808 Fabric Card (SKU: 8808-FC) is a high-performance, hot-swappable module delivering eight 40-Gbps QSFP+ ports and up to 2.56 Tbps of non-blocking fabric bandwidth for Cisco UCS and Nexus platforms.
Which Cisco systems support the 8808-FC Fabric Card?
The 8808-FC Fabric Card is compatible with Cisco UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnects and select Cisco Nexus 9000 switches that feature an 8800-series expansion slot.
What are the key features of the Cisco 8808-FC?
Key features include eight 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports, 2.56 Tbps fabric throughput, hot-swap capability, hardware-based quality of service (QoS), and low-latency forwarding.
How does the 8808-FC improve data center scalability?
By providing 2.56 Tbps of non-blocking bandwidth and eight high-speed QSFP+ uplinks, the 8808-FC enables seamless scale-out of server and storage environments without performance bottlenecks.
What protocols and features does the 8808-FC support?
The 8808-FC supports Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), VXLAN, and hardware-based QoS for converged data, storage, and virtual workloads.
How do I install the Cisco 8808 Fabric Card?
Power down the target chassis, insert the 8808-FC into the designated 8800-series slot until it clicks, then power up and use the Cisco UCS Manager or NX-OS CLI to verify and configure the new module.
Can I hot-swap the 8808-FC without disrupting traffic?
Yes, the 8808-FC is hot-swappable on supported UCS and Nexus platforms, allowing you to replace or upgrade the module without impacting active traffic flows.
What are the power and thermal specifications of the 8808-FC?
The 8808-FC consumes up to 85 W under full load and operates within a 0 °C to 40 °C ambient temperature range, with front-to-back airflow typical for UCS and Nexus chassis.
How do I configure interfaces on the 8808-FC?
After installation, use Cisco UCS Manager or NX-OS CLI to map each QSFP+ port, set port speeds, assign VLANs or VSANs, and apply DCB or QoS policies as required.
What warranty and support options are available?
The Cisco 8808-FC includes a limited lifetime warranty and is eligible for Cisco SMARTnet Service, offering 24×7 hardware replacement, software updates, and technical support.
How does the 8808-FC enhance network reliability?
With redundant fabric links, hardware-based QoS, and hot-swap capability, the 8808-FC minimizes single points of failure and ensures uninterrupted connectivity in converged environments.
Is the 8808-FC compatible with virtualization and overlay networks?
Yes, the 8808-FC supports VXLAN, NVGRE, and hardware offload for virtual network overlays, enabling high-performance multitenancy and workload mobility.
What troubleshooting steps exist for 8808-FC connectivity issues?
Verify physical QSFP+ module seating, check LED status for link health, use show interface commands in UCS Manager or NX-OS to inspect errors, and confirm firmware compatibility.
How do I verify the 8808-FC is functioning correctly?
Use the UCS Manager or NX-OS “show module” and “show interface status” commands to confirm port link states, throughput statistics, and fabric module health indicators.
Can I mix different fabric cards in the same chassis?
Cisco recommends using identical fabric cards per slot to ensure uniform performance, QoS policies, and supported feature sets across all modules.
How do I order the Cisco 8808-FC Fabric Card?
Contact your authorized Cisco reseller or place an order online using SKU 8808-FC, specifying Cisco SMARTnet service levels and any required QSFP+ optics or transceivers.