Cisco UCSX-GPU-L4 | NVIDIA L4 24GB Graphics Card, 70W, PCIe Gen4 x16

Q: What UCS systems is the UCSX-GPU-L4 compatible with?
A: The UCSX-GPU-L4 is designed for Cisco UCS X-Series modular systems, specifically the X210c and X215c compute nodes when equipped with the appropriate GPU fabric module. It requires PCIe Gen4 x16 connectivity and is optimized for the UCS X-Series chassis architecture.

Q: What are the primary use cases for the NVIDIA L4 GPU?
A: The L4 is optimized for AI inference at scale, video transcoding and streaming, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), graphics rendering, and generative AI applications. Its 70W power envelope and single-slot form factor make it ideal for high-density deployments where space and power efficiency are critical.

Q: How does the L4 compare to previous generation GPUs like the T4?
A: The L4 delivers approximately 2.5X higher generative AI performance compared to the T4, with support for FP8 precision and 4th generation Tensor Cores. It maintains the same 70W power envelope and single-slot form factor while offering significantly improved AI inference, video processing, and graphics capabilities through the Ada Lovelace architecture.

Q: Does the L4 require external power connectors?
A: No, the UCSX-GPU-L4 draws its 70W power entirely through the PCIe slot without requiring auxiliary power connectors, simplifying installation in UCS compute nodes and enabling dense GPU configurations.

Q: What AI frameworks and software are supported?
A: The L4 supports all major AI frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and ONNX Runtime through NVIDIA CUDA, cuDNN, and TensorRT libraries. It is optimized for inference workloads with FP8, TF32, FP16, and INT8 precision modes, and includes support for NVIDIA AI Enterprise software suite for enterprise deployments.