Cisco UCS VIC 15238 Quad-Port Adapter
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: UCSC-PCIE-C15238 | Part #: UCSC-PCIE-C15238 | MPN: UCSC-PCIE-C15238
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About the Cisco UCS VIC 15238 Quad-Port Adapter
The Cisco UCS VIC 15238 Quad-Port Adapter delivers unified connectivity with 100 Gbps aggregate bandwidth across four 10/25GbE ports, enabling enterprise storage architects and network engineers to consolidate Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and NVMe traffic on a single PCIe interface. Built on the 4th Generation VIC platform, this full-height, half-length adapter connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 to supported Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers and S-Series Storage Servers, providing deterministic, low-latency access to converged infrastructure without the complexity of multiple adapters.
The UCSC-PCIE-C15238 supports advanced protocols including FCoE, iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics (RoCE), alongside full RoCE v2 RDMA capabilities for latency-sensitive workloads. Up to 256 virtual interfaces—combining vNICs and vHBAs—can be provisioned per adapter, while SR-IOV support and stateless architecture enable portable, policy-driven deployments via Cisco UCS Manager or Cisco Intersight. Compatible with VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Ubuntu Server, and hypervisors including vSphere, Hyper-V, and KVM, this adapter integrates seamlessly into heterogeneous data center environments. Single-Wire Management support reduces operational overhead. IT procurement teams seeking to modernize storage and networking infrastructure will find this adapter essential for high-performance, multi-protocol deployments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number: UCSC-PCIE-C15238
- Form Factor: Full-height, half-length PCIe
- Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
- Port Count & Speed: 4 ports × 10/25GbE per port; 100 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
- Protocol Support: Ethernet, FCoE, iSCSI, NVMe over Fabrics (RoCE); RoCE v2 RDMA
- Virtual Interfaces: Up to 256 vNICs and vHBAs per adapter
- Compatible Platforms: Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers, Cisco UCS S-Series Storage Servers
Contact Omnixon Global to request a quote for the Cisco UCS VIC 15238 and explore configuration options tailored to your infrastructure requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | UCSC-PCIE-C15238 |
| Part Number | UCSC-PCIE-C15238 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UCSC-PCIE-C15238 |
| Product Family | Cisco UCS VIC 1500 Series |
| Form Factor | Full-height, half-length PCIe |
| Host Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Port Speed | 10/25GbE per port |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 100 Gbps |
| Protocol Support | Ethernet, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), iSCSI, NVMe over Fabrics (RoCE) |
| RDMA Support | RoCE v2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) |
| Virtual Interfaces | Up to 256 virtual interfaces (vNICs and vHBAs) per adapter |
| Compatible Server Platforms | Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers (select models), Cisco UCS S-Series Storage Servers |
| Management Integration | Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Intersight |
| Single-Wire Management | Supported |
| Operating System Support | VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Ubuntu Server |
| Hypervisor Support | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM |
| SR-IOV Support | Yes |
| Stateless Architecture | Yes — server identity and connectivity defined via portable UCS Service Profiles |
| Product Series Generation | 4th Generation VIC |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco UCS VIC 15238 Quad-Port Adapter
Does the Cisco UCS VIC 15238 Quad-Port Adapter support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.