Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE

Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: UCSC-PCIE-C100-04 | Part #: UCSC-PCIE-C100-04 | MPN: UCSC-PCIE-C100-04

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About the Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE

The Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) is a dual-port 100GbE modular network adapter designed for Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers. This latest-generation VIC leverages PCIe 4.0 architecture to deliver high-bandwidth connectivity while maintaining the flexibility of virtualized networking through support for up to 256 virtual interfaces per adapter.

The VIC 15231 consolidates network and storage traffic onto a single adapter, reducing physical slot consumption and simplifying server deployment. It supports both Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and native iSCSI, enabling unified fabric architectures that streamline data center operations and reduce operational complexity.

Targeted at enterprise and financial services organizations standardized on Cisco UCS infrastructure, the VIC 15231 addresses high-performance computing, virtualized workloads, and latency-sensitive applications requiring maximum throughput and deterministic performance in modern data center environments.

Ideal for

  • High-frequency trading and financial services environments requiring sub-microsecond latency and maximum packet throughput
  • Enterprise virtualization and cloud infrastructure consolidation with dense virtual machine deployments
  • Big data analytics and machine learning clusters requiring sustained 100GbE throughput
  • Unified fabric deployments combining network and storage traffic over a single adapter infrastructure
  • Enterprise backup and disaster recovery systems with high-speed replication requirements
  • Software-defined data center (SDDC) and hyper-converged infrastructure platforms

Technical specifications

ManufacturerCisco
ModelUCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231)
ManufacturerPartNumberUCSC-PCIE-C100-04
CategoryNetwork Adapter
FormFactorModular mezzanine card for UCS C-Series rack servers
Ports2 × 100GbE QSFP28
Bandwidth200 Gbps aggregate (100 Gbps per port)
PCIeGenerationPCIe 4.0
VirtualInterfacesUp to 256 per adapter
ProtocolsEthernet, FCoE, iSCSI, NVMe over Fabrics
VirtualizationSupportVMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM
ManagementInterfaceCisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager
DriverSupportLinux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
MaximumLanesPerPort16 PCIe 4.0 lanes per 100GbE port
PowerConsumptionApproximately 25W typical
OperatingTemperature0–40°C
LaunchQuarterQ3 2022

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUUCSC-PCIE-C100-04
Part NumberUCSC-PCIE-C100-04
ConditionNew
ModelUCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231)
ManufacturerPartNumberUCSC-PCIE-C100-04
FormFactorModular mezzanine card for UCS C-Series rack servers
Ports2 × 100GbE QSFP28
Bandwidth200 Gbps aggregate (100 Gbps per port)
PCIeGenerationPCIe 4.0
VirtualInterfacesUp to 256 per adapter
ProtocolsEthernet, FCoE, iSCSI, NVMe over Fabrics
VirtualizationSupportVMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM
ManagementInterfaceCisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager
DriverSupportLinux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
MaximumLanesPerPort16 PCIe 4.0 lanes per 100GbE port
PowerConsumptionApproximately 25W typical
OperatingTemperature0–40°C
LaunchQuarterQ3 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE

What does the Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE do?

The Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE?

Key specifications for the Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE: new condition; manufacturer Cisco; model UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231); manufacturerpartnumber UCSC-PCIE-C100-04; category Network Adapter; formfactor Modular mezzanine card for UCS C-Series rack servers; ports 2 × 100GbE QSFP28. Manufacturer part number UCSC-PCIE-C100-04. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card 15231 (VIC 15231) Dual-Port 100GbE interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.