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Cisco UCSC-PCIEBD16GF-D | Dual-port 16G Fibre Channel HBA (SFP+) | PCIe 3.0 x8 | NPIV, boot-from-SAN

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Description

Dual-port 16GFC HBA built for resilient SAN connectivity, fast block storage access, and predictable latency. Backward compatible with 8G/4G Fibre Channel fabrics for smooth upgrades and mixed environments. Ideal for enterprise virtualization clusters and mission-critical databases requiring high IOPS and throughput.

Features

- Dual 16GFC ports for redundant, high-performance SAN paths
- Backward compatibility preserves investment in existing FC fabrics
- NPIV support for dense virtualization and multi-tenant SAN zoning
- Boot-from-SAN to simplify stateless server deployments
- Proven interoperability with leading FC switches and arrays

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Is it backward compatible with 8G or 4G FC?
A: Yes. It auto-negotiates to 8G/4G on legacy fabrics and targets.

Q: Are 16GFC SFP+ optics included?
A: No. FC transceivers are sold separately to match your required reach.

Q: Does it support boot-from-SAN?
A: Yes, configure BIOS/UEFI and zoning appropriately on your SAN.

Q: Which operating systems are supported?
A: Major Linux distributions, Windows Server, and VMware ESXi with the correct driver/firmware.

Q: Can it be used in mixed-speed fabrics?
A: Yes, it operates at 16/8/4G depending on the connected switch port and zoning policies.

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 2 x 16G Fibre Channel
- Connector type: SFP+ (16GFC transceivers required)
- Host interface: PCIe Gen3 x8
- Speed: 16/8/4 GFC (auto-negotiation with fabric)
- Topologies: Fabric (switch-attached), direct-attach (as supported by SAN)
- Features: NPIV, NPort login, boot-from-SAN
- Compatibility: Works with major FC switches and arrays (check interoperability matrices)
- OS compatibility: Major Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi (driver/firmware dependent)
- Form factor: PCIe add-in card
- Media: 16GFC SFP+ optics and compatible fiber patch leads (sold separately)

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