Cisco UCSB-VIC-M83-8P VIC 1380 Mezzanine Interface Card - Lot of 2

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The Cisco UCSB-VIC-M83-8P, also known as the Cisco VIC 1380, is a mezzanine interface card designed for use specifically with Cisco UCS B-Series blade servers, particularly the B200 M3 and M4 generations. Here's a breakdown of its functionalities:

Function:

•     The Cisco VIC 1380 acts as a network expansion card, providing additional network connectivity options for your Cisco UCS B-Series blade server.

Key Features:

•     Dual-port design: Offers two ports for network connections.
•     High Bandwidth: Supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity, enabling significantly faster data transfer speeds compared to older standards like 1GbE or 10GbE.
•     Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capable: This allows the card to handle both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a single network connection, simplifying cabling and potentially reducing costs.

Benefits:

•     Increased Network Throughput: Enables your server to handle larger data volumes and demanding network applications more efficiently due to the high bandwidth of 40GbE.
•     FCoE Support: Provides flexibility by consolidating Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic onto a single network, streamlining data center infrastructure.
•     Scalability: Allows you to add more network connections to your blade server as needed, enhancing its capacity to handle growing network demands.