Cisco UCSC-GPU-RTX8000 | Quadro RTX 8000 Passive Graphics Card, 48GB GDDR6

Q: What server platforms is the UCSC-GPU-RTX8000 compatible with?
A: This GPU is designed for Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers, including the C240 M5 and similar models with appropriate PCIe riser configurations. It requires a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and passive cooling support in the server chassis, as this is a fanless card designed for server airflow cooling.

Q: Can I link multiple UCSC-GPU-RTX8000 cards together?
A: Yes, the RTX 8000 supports NVIDIA NVLink technology. You can connect two cards using an NVLink HB Bridge to achieve 96GB of combined GPU memory and up to 100GB/s bidirectional data transfer bandwidth, ideal for scaling performance in complex rendering, simulation, and AI training workloads.

Q: What are the primary use cases for this GPU?
A: The Quadro RTX 8000 is built for professional applications including photorealistic rendering with hardware ray tracing, AI model training and inference, complex CAD and simulation workflows, visual effects and 8K video editing, scientific visualization with large datasets, and virtualized GPU workstations using NVIDIA vGPU software in data center environments.

Q: Does this GPU support virtualization?
A: Yes, the UCSC-GPU-RTX8000 is fully compatible with NVIDIA vGPU software, including Quadro vDWS (Virtual Data Center Workstation). This enables administrators to create multiple virtual workstations from a single GPU, allowing remote professionals to access high-performance graphics from any device while improving data center utilization.

Q: What power supply requirements are needed for this GPU?
A: The RTX 8000 Passive has a total board power of 250W (the reference active-cooled version is 295W). Ensure your Cisco UCS server has adequate PSU capacity and the appropriate PCIe power connectors. The passive cooling design relies on server chassis airflow, so proper ventilation and compatible riser cards are essential.