Cisco HCI-GPU-A10-M6 | NVIDIA A10 GPU, 24GB GDDR6, PCIe Gen4, 150W Passive

Q: What is the Cisco HCI-GPU-A10-M6 designed for?
A: This GPU module is designed for data center workloads including AI inference, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), graphics-rich virtual workstations, rendering, simulation, and GPU-accelerated compute. It is optimized for deployment in Cisco HyperFlex and UCS server environments.

Q: Does this GPU require active cooling?
A: No, the HCI-GPU-A10-M6 features passive cooling and relies on the server chassis airflow for thermal management. It must be installed in a compatible Cisco UCS C-Series M6 or HyperFlex HX-Series M6 server with adequate airflow.

Q: What virtualization technologies does the A10 support?
A: The NVIDIA A10 supports NVIDIA vGPU software, including vPC, vApps, RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS), Virtual Compute Server (vCS), and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, enabling multi-user GPU sharing and virtualized workloads across VMware, Citrix, and other hypervisors.

Q: What is the performance advantage over previous generation GPUs?
A: The A10 delivers up to 2.5x faster virtual workstation performance and inference throughput compared to the T4, with PCIe Gen 4.0 doubling the bandwidth over Gen 3 and 3rd-gen Tensor Cores providing significantly faster AI workload acceleration.

Q: Is this GPU compatible with all Cisco servers?
A: The HCI-GPU-A10-M6 is specifically designed for Cisco UCS C-Series M6 and HyperFlex HX240c/HX245c M6 servers with PCIe Gen4 riser support. It includes a unique SBIOS ID required by Cisco CIMC and UCSM for proper operation.