Cisco UCSX-GPU-FLEX170 | Intel Flex 170 GPU, 16GB GDDR6, PCIe Gen4 x16, 150W

Q: What UCS systems is the UCSX-GPU-FLEX170 compatible with?
A: This GPU is designed for Cisco UCS X-Series modular systems, specifically the UCS X440p PCIe Node. It requires Riser type A (1FHFL) configuration and is compatible with Riser 1A or Riser 2A Gen 4 slots. A maximum of 2 Flex 170 GPUs can be installed per node when using the appropriate riser configuration.

Q: What are the primary use cases for the Intel Flex 170 GPU?
A: The Flex 170 is optimized for enterprise VDI deployments supporting power users with graphics-intensive workloads, AI inference workloads, media streaming and transcoding, cloud gaming, and 3D content creation. It delivers scalable performance for high-resolution tasks and supports up to 128 FP16/BF16 ops/clock for AI inference applications.

Q: Does this GPU require special licensing for virtualization?
A: Intel provides free virtual GPU software licensing for VDI deployments, which helps reduce total cost of ownership. The Flex 170 supports GPU virtualization without additional per-user licensing costs, making it economical for enterprise VDI infrastructure.

Q: What video codecs and display outputs are supported?
A: The Flex 170 includes hardware acceleration for AV1, AVC, HEVC, and VP9 codecs. It supports modern display standards including DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR and HDMI 2.1, with multiple simultaneous display outputs. Hardware encode/decode capabilities make it ideal for media processing workflows.

Q: What are the power and cooling requirements?
A: The GPU has a 150W TDP and requires a single 8-pin PCIe power connector. When ordered as part of a GPU-ready UCS configuration, the server includes appropriate low-profile heatsinks and special airblockers designed for GPU cooling. Ensure adequate power supply capacity and airflow in the chassis.