Description
Cisco UCS VIC 1440 mLOM FCoE Host Bus Adapter
The Cisco UCS VIC 1440 mLOM FCoE Host Bus Adapter is a high-performance, flexible network and storage connectivity solution designed for the Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers. This dual-port adapter delivers either dual 40-Gbps Ethernet or dual 4×10-Gbps Ethernet/FCoE capabilities, enabling you to consolidate networking and storage traffic with efficiency and precision. Built to work seamlessly within the M5 generation of Cisco UCS B-Series blades, the VIC 1440 is engineered to optimize throughput, reduce latency, and simplify management in modern data centers that demand scalable performance, agile provisioning, and streamlined operations. Whether you’re deploying dense virtualized workloads, cloud-native applications, or mission-critical databases, the VIC 1440 helps your UCS fabric keep pace with growth while preserving investment in Cisco’s trusted data center fabric.
- Flexible high-speed connectivity: dual-port 40-Gbps capability or dual 4×10-Gbps Ethernet/FCoE lanes provide versatile options to balance performance and cost. This enables you to run high-bandwidth Ethernet traffic alongside Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) storage traffic without adding extra adapters.
- Modular LAN on Motherboard (mLOM) design: purpose-built integration into Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers’ M5 generation, delivering a compact, scalable solution that minimizes cabling and maximizes compute density in the rack. The mLOM form factor reduces rack footprint while maintaining robust, enterprise-grade network connectivity.
- FCoE support for storage convergence: Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capability lets you converge storage and network I/O onto a single uplink fabric where appropriate, simplifying fabric design, reducing switch sprawl, and enhancing data center efficiency with Cisco’s proven UCS ecosystem.
- Optional port expander compatibility: when used with an optional port expander, the VIC 1440 can extend its connectivity options to larger networks and storage fabrics, helping future-proof deployments as workload requirements evolve and you scale your infrastructure without swapping adapters.
- Designed for enterprise virtualization and data center workloads: engineered to deliver low latency, high throughput, and deterministic performance essential for virtualized environments, multi-tenant clouds, and critical applications running on Cisco UCS B-Series blades.
Technicals Details of Cisco UCS VIC 1440 mLOM FCoE Host Bus Adapter
- Form factor: Modular LAN On Motherboard (mLOM) adapter integrated into Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers.
- Connectivity: Dual-port 40-Gbps or dual 4×10-Gbps Ethernet/FCoE capable lanes to support high-speed network and storage traffic.
- Protocols and capabilities: Ethernet with FCoE support to streamline storage networking over a single fabric where appropriate in a Cisco UCS environment.
- Platform compatibility: designed exclusively for the M5 generation of Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers, ensuring a cohesive hardware and software experience within the UCS fabric.
- Expansion option: compatible with an optional port expander to increase connectivity options and scale networking/storage capacity as workloads grow.
- Management integration: works within the Cisco UCS ecosystem, enabling policy-based provisioning and centralized management through UCS Manager and fabric interconnects for consistent, automated operations.
how to install Cisco UCS VIC 1440 mLOM FCoE Host Bus Adapter
Installing the Cisco UCS VIC 1440 mLOM FCoE Host Bus Adapter is a straightforward process designed to minimize downtime and streamline deployment within Cisco UCS B-Series blades. Follow these general steps to ensure a proper, reliable installation:
1) Preparation and safety: Power down the blade and remove it from the chassis following your data center’s standard procedures. Ensure you are grounded and have static-safe handling practices in place to protect sensitive components.
2) Access the blade’s mLOM slot: Remove the service door and blade cover as required to access the modular LAN on motherboard (mLOM) slot where the VIC 1440 will be installed. Confirm that the slot is clean and free of debris before insertion.
3) Install the VIC 1440: Align the VIC 1440 into the mLOM slot and firmly seat it until it is securely connected to the backplane and the system detects the device. Avoid excessive force, and ensure the locking mechanism engages if the design includes one.
4) Reassemble and power up: Replace the blade cover, reinsert the blade into the chassis, and reattach the service door. Power on the server and monitor POST startup to verify that the VIC 1440 is recognized by the system.
5) Configure in UCS Manager: Use Cisco UCS Manager or the appropriate management tool to recognize the new adapter, assign vNICs and/or vHBAs as needed, and apply policy-based settings (such as network VLANs, QoS, and storage paths). If you plan to use an optional port expander, install and connect it according to Cisco’s guidance and integrate it into the fabric interconnect architecture.
6) Validate connectivity and performance: After configuration, validate network and storage paths, ensure redundancy where required, and run basic throughput tests to confirm that the VIC 1440 meets your expected performance targets. Monitor for any errors in the fabric interconnect, vNIC/vHBAs, or expander modules.
The installation process emphasizes a smooth, policy-driven approach to bring up the VIC 1440 in a controlled, repeatable manner. Because this NIC is designed for Cisco UCS infrastructure, leveraging UCS Manager for provisioning, fabric policy management, and fabric interconnect integration helps maintain consistency across blades and chassis and reduces administrative overhead over time.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What is the Cisco UCS VIC 1440 mLOM FCoE Host Bus Adapter?
A: It is a dual-port network and storage adapter integrated into Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers (M5 generation) that supports both 40-Gbps Ethernet and dual 4×10-Gbps Ethernet/FCoE, enabling high-speed networking and storage convergence within Cisco’s UCS environment. -
Q: What speeds does the VIC 1440 support?
A: The adapter provides either dual 40-Gbps Ethernet or dual 4×10-Gbps Ethernet/FCoE lanes, offering flexible bandwidth options to match workloads and fabric design. -
Q: Is the VIC 1440 compatible with Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers?
A: Yes. It is designed exclusively for the M5 generation of Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers, ensuring optimized integration with Cisco UCS fabric and management tools. -
Q: Does the VIC 1440 support FCoE?
A: Yes. The VIC 1440 is described as Ethernet/FCoE capable, enabling Fibre Channel over Ethernet traffic alongside standard Ethernet traffic when deployed on compatible Cisco UCS fabrics. -
Q: Do I need a port expander to use the VIC 1440 fully?
A: The VIC 1440 can operate as a dual-port 40-Gbps or dual 4×10-Gbps adapter on its own, but an optional port expander is available to extend connectivity and scalability for larger or more complex fabric designs as workloads grow.
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