Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. UCSC-PCIE-QD16GF= device server 16 Gbit/s dual-port PCIe 3.0 x8 QLE2692-CSC 650K IOPS
Dual-port 16 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter on PCIe 3.0 x8 delivers 650K IOPS with hardware offloads
- Dual-port 16 Gbit/s connectivity doubles fabric bandwidth
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface removes bus bottlenecks
- 650K IOPS per port accelerates transaction-heavy workloads
- Hardware offload engines reduce CPU overhead for storage tasks
- QLogic 2692 controller delivers Enhanced Gen 5 Fibre Channel reliability
Cisco Dual-Port 16 Gbit/s FC Adapter
The Cisco UCSC-PCIE-QD16GF= is a dual-port Enhanced Gen 5 Fibre Channel host bus adapter built on the QLogic QLE2692-CSC controller. It connects to a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and delivers 16 Gbit/s throughput per port. This adapter targets enterprise storage networks that require high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for virtualised workloads and private cloud deployments.
Sustained Load Behaviour
Under sustained load the adapter provides up to 650K IOPS per port with full hardware offloads that keep CPU utilisation extremely low. QLogic StorFusion technology adds quality-of-service controls and streamlined provisioning to maintain consistent throughput when multiple virtual machines or applications share the link. The dual-port design enables multipath configurations that preserve bandwidth during heavy I/O streams.
Thermals Noise and Power
Enhanced Gen 5 architecture achieves the stated performance while maintaining low power consumption compared with earlier implementations. The plug-in card form factor relies on standard server airflow for cooling and adds no active noise source of its own. Actual thermal output and power draw will vary with the host chassis and workload intensity.
Highlights
- Dual-port 16 Gbit/s connectivity doubles fabric bandwidth
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface removes bus bottlenecks
- 650K IOPS per port accelerates transaction-heavy workloads
- Hardware offload engines reduce CPU overhead for storage tasks
- QLogic 2692 controller delivers Enhanced Gen 5 Fibre Channel reliability
Specifications
| Brand | CISCO |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 305 × 229 × 102 mm |
Questions about this item
How much power does the 16 Gbit/s dual-port card draw under sustained load?
The adapter uses Enhanced Gen 5 FC technology to deliver up to 650K IOPS while maintaining low power consumption during continuous operation.
What slot type and Fibre Channel cabling are required to install the UCSC-PCIE-QD16GF=?
You need an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and two compatible Fibre Channel cables for the dual ports on the QLE2692-CSC adapter.
Will the 16 Gbit/s adapter auto-negotiate with my existing 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel fabric?
Yes, the Enhanced Gen 5 FC adapter supports backward compatibility so it can connect to slower Fibre Channel switches and storage arrays without replacement.
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