UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF Cisco Intel X710-DA2 SFP+ 2-Ports NIC

Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF 2-Port Interface Card Overview

The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF Intel X710-DA2 SFP+ 2-Port NIC is a high-performance PCI Express network adapter engineered for Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) servers. Designed to deliver exceptional throughput, reduced latency, and enterprise-class reliability, this dual-port SFP+ Ethernet adapter enables organizations to build scalable, virtualized, and software-defined data center environments. Whether deployed in cloud computing, virtualization, storage networking, or high-density enterprise infrastructures, the UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF provides dependable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for demanding workloads.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF
• Product Type: Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Controller: Intel X710-DA2
• Ports: 2 x SFP+
• Network Speed: Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet per port
• Interface: PCI Express
• Compatibility: Cisco UCS Rack Servers

Benefits of 10GbE Networking

• Accelerates large data transfers
• Reduces application response times
• Supports bandwidth-intensive workloads
• Enhances overall server efficiency
• Improves network scalability
• Provides dependable enterprise connectivity

Advantages of Dual-Port Architecture

• Improved fault tolerance
• Redundant network paths
• Higher aggregate bandwidth
• Simplified network expansion
• Enhanced business continuity
• Reliable failover capabilities

Performance Features

• Low-latency networking
• Intelligent packet processing
• Advanced traffic optimization
• Hardware offloading capabilities
• High throughput performance
• Excellent driver support

Deployment Benefits

• Native Cisco UCS compatibility
• Simplified installation
• Reliable enterprise operation
• Consistent firmware integration
• Optimized system performance
• Reduced deployment complexity

Virtualization Advantages

• Improved VM performance
• Efficient resource allocation
• Reduced CPU overhead
• Higher virtualization density
• Enhanced workload mobility
• Optimized network efficiency

Cloud Infrastructure Benefits

• Supports scalable architectures
• Enables efficient resource sharing
• Optimizes cloud networking
• Provides reliable connectivity
• Improves workload distribution
• Enhances operational efficiency

PCIe Benefits

• High-speed data transfer
• Reduced communication latency
• Improved server responsiveness
• Excellent bandwidth utilization
• Reliable enterprise connectivity

Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF SFP+ 2-Ports Network Interface Card

The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF Intel X710-DA2 SFP+ 2-Ports NIC is a high-performance network interface adapter engineered to support demanding enterprise infrastructures, virtualized environments, cloud computing platforms, and mission-critical data centers. Built with Intel X710 controller technology and integrated into Cisco Unified Computing System environments, this dual-port SFP+ network adapter provides dependable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity while delivering exceptional throughput, reduced latency, and advanced traffic management capabilities. Organizations that require scalable network bandwidth and reliable connectivity benefit from this adapter's ability to handle growing workloads without compromising efficiency or stability.

Designed for modern servers, the Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF adapter enables businesses to maximize server utilization through faster communication between physical and virtual systems. As organizations continue adopting virtualization, software-defined networking, and hybrid cloud architectures, network adapters must provide the flexibility necessary to support evolving infrastructure demands. This adapter addresses those requirements with advanced offloading technologies, virtualization enhancements, and comprehensive compatibility with leading operating systems and enterprise applications.

Advanced Intel X710 Controller Architecture

High-Speed Ethernet Processing

The Intel X710 Ethernet controller serves as the foundation of the Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF network adapter, delivering enterprise-grade packet processing, optimized bandwidth utilization, and intelligent traffic handling. The controller efficiently manages network communication while minimizing processor overhead, allowing servers to dedicate more resources to business applications instead of networking tasks.

Modern enterprise workloads generate enormous volumes of network traffic through databases, virtualization clusters, storage systems, and cloud applications. The Intel X710 architecture efficiently handles simultaneous traffic streams while maintaining stable throughput and low latency across multiple workloads.

PCI Express Performance Optimization

The adapter utilizes PCI Express technology to provide a high-speed communication channel between the server motherboard and the network interface. This architecture significantly improves data transfer efficiency while ensuring sufficient bandwidth for full-duplex 10 Gigabit Ethernet communication on both ports simultaneously.

The PCIe interface minimizes communication bottlenecks and enables servers to fully utilize available network bandwidth during intensive operations including virtualization migration, large-scale backups, storage replication, database synchronization, and high-volume application delivery.

Dual SFP+ Ports for Flexible Connectivity

Scalable Fiber Networking

The dual SFP+ interfaces provide organizations with exceptional deployment flexibility by supporting a variety of compatible optical transceivers and direct attach cables. Administrators can select connectivity options based on transmission distance, infrastructure requirements, and budget considerations without replacing the network adapter itself.

This flexibility allows businesses to deploy short-range multimode fiber within data centers while utilizing single-mode fiber for longer distances where required. Such adaptability supports changing network architectures and future infrastructure expansion.

Network Redundancy

Dual ports improve network availability by supporting redundant connections between servers and network switches. If one network path becomes unavailable due to hardware maintenance or unexpected failures, the second connection helps maintain uninterrupted communication with minimal disruption.

Mission-critical business applications rely on network redundancy to reduce downtime and preserve continuous service delivery. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF supports these high-availability objectives through multiple physical network connections.

Link Aggregation Capabilities

Organizations requiring additional bandwidth can implement link aggregation technologies that combine both network ports into a single logical connection. This configuration increases available throughput while also enhancing redundancy and improving overall network resilience.

Link aggregation is especially valuable in virtualization hosts, database servers, storage systems, and application servers where large amounts of network traffic occur continuously throughout daily operations.

Optimized for Cisco Unified Computing System Servers

Seamless UCS Integration

The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF Intel X710-DA2 SFP+ 2-Ports NIC is specifically designed for Cisco UCS server environments, providing compatibility with enterprise server platforms while simplifying installation, deployment, and long-term management. Administrators benefit from integrated hardware support and streamlined maintenance processes across Cisco server infrastructures.

Integration with Cisco UCS enables centralized management of server resources, networking components, and firmware updates, reducing administrative complexity while improving operational consistency across the entire infrastructure.

Enterprise Server Reliability

Cisco servers are engineered for continuous enterprise operation, and the UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF complements this design philosophy by delivering dependable network performance under sustained workloads. Whether supporting virtualization clusters, ERP systems, cloud applications, or business-critical databases, the adapter maintains reliable connectivity throughout demanding production environments.

Virtualization Performance Enhancements

Virtual Machine Networking

Virtualized infrastructures generate significantly more network traffic than traditional physical servers because multiple virtual machines share common hardware resources. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF efficiently manages these workloads through virtualization-aware networking technologies that reduce bottlenecks and improve communication between virtual machines and external networks.

Organizations utilizing VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux KVM, or other virtualization platforms benefit from improved virtual network performance, lower CPU utilization, and greater scalability.

Reduced CPU Overhead

Hardware acceleration features transfer many networking operations away from the server processor and onto the network controller itself. By offloading checksum calculations, segmentation processing, and receive operations, CPU resources remain available for business applications rather than networking functions.

This reduction in processor utilization contributes to higher virtual machine density while maintaining consistent network responsiveness.

Improved Virtual Switch Performance

Virtual switching environments benefit from intelligent packet distribution and optimized traffic management. The adapter supports efficient communication between virtual machines while maintaining low latency and predictable throughput during periods of heavy utilization.

Cloud Computing Infrastructure Support

Private Cloud Deployments

Private cloud environments require reliable, scalable networking that supports resource pooling, automated provisioning, and dynamic workload allocation. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF provides the networking performance necessary for cloud infrastructures where servers frequently exchange large amounts of data across distributed applications.

Fast network communication enables rapid workload deployment, efficient storage access, and seamless interaction between compute resources throughout the private cloud environment.

Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

Organizations increasingly operate hybrid cloud infrastructures that combine on-premises data centers with cloud-based services. The adapter delivers the bandwidth and reliability needed for secure communication between internal resources and external cloud platforms, supporting synchronization, backup, disaster recovery, and application integration.

Storage Network Acceleration

High-Speed Storage Access

Storage-intensive environments depend on fast and consistent network communication to maximize application performance. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF supports storage traffic associated with network-attached storage, software-defined storage, and high-performance storage clusters by delivering low-latency Ethernet connectivity.

Large file transfers, database replication, storage backups, and disaster recovery operations all benefit from increased network bandwidth and reliable packet delivery.

Backup and Replication Efficiency

Organizations performing scheduled backups or continuous data replication require adapters capable of sustaining high throughput over extended periods. The dual-port architecture provides sufficient bandwidth for simultaneous production traffic and backup operations without significant performance degradation.

Security and Traffic Management Features

Secure Enterprise Networking

Enterprise networking environments require adapters capable of supporting modern security frameworks while maintaining optimal performance. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF integrates advanced networking technologies that assist organizations in implementing secure communication across business-critical infrastructures.

Reliable packet handling, efficient filtering capabilities, and compatibility with enterprise networking policies contribute to secure deployment within corporate networks.

Quality of Service Support

Quality of Service technologies enable administrators to prioritize critical network traffic over less time-sensitive communications. Business applications such as voice, video conferencing, enterprise databases, and transaction processing benefit from prioritized bandwidth allocation during periods of network congestion.

Scalable Enterprise Deployments

Growing Business Requirements

As organizations expand their digital operations, network infrastructure must accommodate increasing workloads without requiring extensive hardware replacement. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF offers scalable networking performance suitable for businesses experiencing steady growth in virtualization, cloud adoption, and application hosting.

The adapter provides a practical networking solution capable of supporting both current operational demands and future infrastructure expansion initiatives.

Large Data Center Environments

Large enterprise data centers host thousands of applications, virtual machines, and storage systems that continuously exchange information. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF delivers consistent performance within these environments by supporting high-speed communication while maintaining operational efficiency under sustained network loads.

Energy-Efficient Networking Technology

Power Optimization

Modern enterprise hardware increasingly emphasizes energy efficiency alongside performance. The Intel X710 controller incorporates intelligent power management capabilities that help reduce energy consumption during periods of lower network activity while maintaining full performance when demand increases.

Reduced power consumption contributes to lower operational expenses while supporting organizational sustainability objectives.

Efficient Cooling Requirements

Energy-efficient hardware produces less excess heat within server environments, helping optimize cooling infrastructure and contributing to improved data center efficiency. Reduced thermal output also supports overall hardware reliability during continuous operation.

Compatibility with Enterprise Operating Systems

Broad Operating System Support

The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF Intel X710-DA2 SFP+ 2-Ports NIC supports numerous enterprise operating systems commonly deployed throughout business environments. Compatibility extends across Microsoft Windows Server, multiple Linux distributions, VMware ESXi, and other enterprise platforms commonly utilized within modern data centers.

This broad compatibility simplifies deployment across mixed operating system environments while reducing hardware standardization challenges.

Driver Stability

Stable driver support ensures consistent communication between the operating system and network hardware. Reliable drivers contribute to improved uptime, predictable performance, and simplified maintenance throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Enterprise Application Performance

Database Workloads

Enterprise databases rely on high-speed networking to process transactions, synchronize clustered databases, and replicate information across geographically distributed environments. The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF provides the bandwidth and low latency necessary for responsive database operations while supporting continuous business availability.

Business-Critical Applications

Enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, analytics engines, web services, and financial applications all depend on reliable network connectivity. The adapter enables these workloads to communicate efficiently while maintaining predictable response times even during periods of heavy utilization.