Cisco UCSC-P-N7D200GF | ConnectX-7 Dual-Port 200GbE Network Adapter, PCIe 5.0 x16

Q: What Cisco UCS servers support this ConnectX-7 network adapter?
A: The UCSC-P-N7D200GF is qualified for Cisco UCS C220 M7, C240 M7, C225 M8, and C220 M8 rack servers. It can be installed in riser slots 1, 2, or 3, but requires a PCIe Gen 5.0 riser for full performance.

Q: What is the difference between VPI and standard network adapters?
A: VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) technology allows this adapter to support both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols on the same hardware. It defaults to 200GbE Ethernet mode but can be configured for NDR200 InfiniBand, providing deployment flexibility for different network architectures.

Q: Does this adapter support both PCIe Gen 5.0 and older PCIe generations?
A: Yes, the adapter is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 interfaces. However, to achieve full 200GbE performance per port and maximize the 32 GT/s link rate, a PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slot is required. Using PCIe Gen 4.0 or 3.0 will reduce available bandwidth.

Q: What cable types are compatible with the QSFP112 ports?
A: The dual QSFP112 ports support a range of passive and active copper cables as well as optical transceivers designed for 200GbE and NDR200 InfiniBand connectivity. Cisco-branded interoperable cables and modules are tested for basic compatibility with this adapter.

Q: Can this adapter be used for AI and machine learning workloads?
A: Yes, the ConnectX-7 adapter is specifically designed for demanding AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing workloads. Its dual 200Gb/s ports, hardware-accelerated networking features, low latency, and high message rate capabilities make it ideal for GPU clusters, distributed training, and data-intensive applications.