Cisco UCSX-GPU-A40 | A40 Data Center GPU, 48GB GDDR6 ECC, PCIe Gen4, 300W Passive

Q: What systems is the UCSX-GPU-A40 compatible with?
A: This GPU is designed for Cisco UCS X-Series modular systems, specifically the UCS X440p PCIe Node paired with UCS X210c M6, M7, or X410c M7 compute nodes. It requires both UCS 9416 X-Fabric modules for PCIe Gen4 connectivity.

Q: What types of workloads is the A40 optimized for?
A: The A40 excels at AI inference, machine learning training, real-time ray tracing, 3D rendering, virtual workstations, CAD/CAE simulation, digital twins, virtual production, and high-performance computing tasks. Its 48GB ECC memory handles large datasets efficiently.

Q: Can I connect multiple A40 GPUs together?
A: Yes, you can connect two A40 GPUs using the NVIDIA NVLink bridge (sold separately) to scale memory to 96GB and achieve GPU-to-GPU data transfer rates up to 112.5 GB/s total bandwidth, ideal for larger workloads.

Q: Does the A40 support display outputs?
A: The A40 has three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, but they are disabled by default for virtualization mode (required for NVIDIA vGPU and SR-IOV). Display outputs can be enabled via NVIDIA management software tools if needed.

Q: What is the difference between passive and active cooling?
A: This A40 uses passive cooling (heatsink only, no fans), designed for data center servers with chassis-level airflow management. Passive designs reduce mechanical failure points and noise while relying on the server's cooling infrastructure.