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Cisco UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 VIC 1385 2-Port 40G QSFP+ PCIe Virtu...
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UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is a Cisco UCS VIC 1385 Virtual Interface Card with 2 x 40G QSFP+ FCoE ports, a PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface and C-Series rack-server fit. C220 M5 uses PCIe 1 or PCIe 2. C240 M5 uses PCIe 2 or PCIe 5. This Cisco UCS C220 M5 network adapter also fits UCS C220 M4, UCS C240 M4, UCS C460 M4 and UCS C480 M5 rack servers. Ethernet and FCoE traffic connect through QSFP+ media to UCS fabric interconnects or Cisco Nexus switches with SFP+ and QSFP+ host interfaces. The UCSC-MLOM-C40Q-03 sibling takes the mLOM bay instead of the PCIe riser, so chassis inventory separates the two forms before the PO.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 price for new stock is $1,209.60. UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 refurb price is $112.00. UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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Over 256 virtual interfaces present as NICs or HBAs; about 8 are reserved for internal use, and the operating system or hypervisor can reduce the usable count. 40-Gbps line rate applies per port, and PCIe 3.0 limits the adapter path to 64 Gbps per PCIe port. 17W typical power places the VIC in the low-power group for C-Series M5 fan policy. UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 runs Cisco UCS custom ASIC logic with VM-FEX, usNIC, SR-IOV, VMQ, DPDK, NetFlow, Adapter FEX, NPIV, Receive Flow Steering, RSC, Multi-RQ, VXLAN and NVGRE features. Breakout QSFP-to-SFP+ cables connect to standalone switches and not toward fabric interconnects. Cisco UCS Manager Release 2.2(4) and later manages standalone server mode; C220 M5 and C240 M5 each require Cisco IMC 3.1(1) minimum.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is offered as new sealed or certified refurbished. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested in a compatible host; firmware version verified and every port links at rated speed. Order QSFP+ optics or DACs for both ports and match the riser slot, Cisco IMC floor and far-end switch interface. New carries up to 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished carries up to 1 year, and 30 days returns, terms apply. UK, EU, US and MEA stock, RMA with advance replacement, PO accepted and Net-30 for government apply.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Ports | 2 x 40G QSFP+ |
Fits | C220 M5 / C240 M5 / C460 M4 |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco stopped selling 30 October 2023 |
Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe 3.0 x16 card |
Technology | Ethernet / FCoE |
Virtual Interfaces | Over 256 |
A buyer replacing a failed C220 M5 card keeps the same PCIe 1 or PCIe 2 placement and Cisco IMC 3.1(1) minimum. The PO should name UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03, the QSFP+ optic or DAC PIDs, and the slot used for Cisco UCS Manager integration.
A buyer adding a second VIC to a C240 M5 must reserve PCIe 2 and PCIe 5 for PCIe-style VICs. PCIe riser 2 is not present in a single-CPU system, so the chassis CPU and riser inventory must match the second-slot plan before the PO.
A buyer linking a C-Series rack server to UCS fabric interconnects uses Cisco media named for VIC 1385 and keeps breakout cables away from fabric-interconnect links. The far end must present the planned QSFP+ or SFP+ host interface, and the media PID should be on the PO.
mLOM bay requirement
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is a PCIe card and does not fit the C220 M5 or C240 M5 mLOM bay; those hosts take UCSC-MLOM-C40Q-03 for mLOM.
100G QSFP28 requirement
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 tops out at 40 Gbps per port on QSFP+; C220 M5 and C240 M5 configurations offer UCSC-PCIE-C100-04 for 40/100G QSFP28.
25G SFP28 port requirement
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 uses 40G QSFP+ ports; C220 M5 and C240 M5 configurations offer UCSC-PCIE-C25Q-04 for 10/25G SFP28 ports.
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| UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 |  UCSC-MLOM-C40Q-03 |  UCSB-VIC-M83-8P |  UCSB-MLOM-40G-03 |  UCS-VIC-M82-8P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapter Type | Virtual Interface Card | Virtual Interface Card | Virtual Interface Card | Virtual Interface Card | Virtual Interface Card |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ | QSFP+ | Internal | Internal | Internal |
| Data Rate | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Form Factor | PCIe Card | mLOM | Mezzanine | mLOM | Mezzanine |
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UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is the Cisco VIC 1385 Dual Port 40Gb QSFP+ CNA w/RDMA. The model name is Cisco UCS VIC 1385. It is a half-height PCIe Virtual Interface Card for C-Series rack servers. UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03= is the spare form, and UCSC-PCIEC40Q03-RF is Cisco-remanufactured.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 fits UCS C220 M4, UCS C220 M5, UCS C240 M4, UCS C240 M5, UCS C460 M4 and UCS C480 M5 rack servers. C220 M5 uses PCIe 1 or PCIe 2. C240 M5 uses PCIe 2 or PCIe 5 for this adapter.
A UCS C220 M5 uses UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 as its PCIe 40G VIC option. The same C220 M5 VIC group also has UCSC-PCIE-C25Q-04, UCSC-PCIE-C100-04, UCSC-MLOM-C40Q-03, UCSC-MLOM-C25Q-04 and UCSC-MLOM-C100-04. Match the PCIe or mLOM bay before the PO.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 has 2 x 40-Gbps FCoE QSFP ports, a PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface, 17W typical power, 167.6 mm depth and 63.5 mm width. The card presents over 256 virtual interfaces, with about 8 reserved for internal use. The bracket is low profile.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 uses 2 x 40-Gbps QSFP+ ports for Ethernet and FCoE traffic. Each port runs at 40-Gbps line rate, and the PCIe 3.0 path limits throughput to 64 Gbps per PCIe port. Match the far-end switch interface and media PID to 40G QSFP+.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 works with Cisco QSFP-40G-SR4, QSFP-40G-CSR4, QSFP-40G-LR4, QSFP-H40G-CU1M, QSFP-H40G-CU3M and QSFP-H40G-CU5M media, plus other VIC 1385 QSFP+ PIDs. The link does not come up with third-party cables or transceivers on C-Series VIC connections. Breakout cables attach to standalone switches, not fabric interconnects.
A C240 M5 takes 2 UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 cards in PCIe 2 and PCIe 5. A C220 M5 takes 2 cards in PCIe 1 and PCIe 2. The primary UCS Manager and Cisco Card NIC mode slot is PCIe 2 on C240 M5 and PCIe 1 on C220 M5.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 needs Cisco UCS Manager Release 2.2(4) and later for standalone server mode. C220 M5 and C240 M5 need Cisco IMC 3.1(1) minimum for VIC 1385. Management runs through UCS Manager integration, Cisco Card NIC mode or Cisco IMC.
Yes. UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 carries FCoE and RDMA capability with VIC 1385 firmware. The adapter also provides usNIC, VM-FEX, iSCSI boot, SR-IOV, VMQ, DPDK, NetFlow, Adapter FEX, NPIV, Receive Flow Steering, RSC, Multi-RQ, VXLAN and NVGRE features.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03= is the Cisco spare form for this adapter. UCSC-PCIEC40Q03-RF is the Cisco-remanufactured form under Cisco Refresh. Certified refurbished is a condition, not a Cisco Refresh PID. Use the base PID for search and the exact form on the PO.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is a PCIe card, while UCSC-MLOM-C40Q-03 fits the mLOM bay. Both serve C220 M5 and C240 M5 VIC roles at 40G, but the chassis slot decides the order. Choose PCIe for riser slots and mLOM for the motherboard LOM bay.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 gives 2 x 40G QSFP+ ports, while UCSC-PCIE-C25Q-04 gives 4 x 10/25G SFP28 ports. C220 M5 and C240 M5 both take the two PIDs. Choose the 40G QSFP+ card for existing 40G fabric and the 25G card for SFP28 fabric.
UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 is the 2-port 40G QSFP+ VIC 1385, while UCSC-PCIE-C100-04 is the dual-port 40/100G QSFP28 VIC 1495. C220 M5 and C240 M5 both take the two PIDs. Choose the 100G PID when the far end is QSFP28 and the software floor allows it.
Cisco stopped selling UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 on 30 October 2023, with last ship date 28 January 2024. Cisco has not announced a last date of support for UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03. The adapter serves C-Series rack servers from M4 and M5 generations.
ORM offers UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 as new sealed and certified refurbished. New carries up to 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished carries up to 1 year, and 30 days returns, terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested in a compatible host, with firmware version verified.
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