Cisco DPX50/X90 8x10G Pluggable NIC License Adjustable OPS 95-8X10NIC-OPS
The Cisco DPX50/X90 Pluggable 8x10G NIC provides critical high-speed network connectivity, enabling businesses to handle increased data traffic and support demanding applications.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Features 8x10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, delivering massive throughput essential for data-intensive operations and large file transfers.
- Scalable Network Infrastructure: Supports license-adjustable operations, allowing you to scale network capacity precisely as your business grows, optimizing investment.
- Enterprise-Grade Performance: Engineered by Cisco for reliability and performance, ensuring consistent network uptime critical for business continuity and productivity.
- Optimized for Data Centers: Designed to integrate into high-density server environments, enhancing network performance for virtualization and storage area networks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DPX50/X90 Pluggable 8x10G NIC (MPN: 95-8X10NIC-OPS) is a network interface card designed for high-performance computing and data center environments. It features eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding network applications and server connectivity.
This NIC supports license-adjustable operations, allowing for flexible capacity scaling to meet evolving business needs. Its robust design ensures enterprise-grade reliability, crucial for maintaining uptime in mission-critical IT infrastructures.
- Eight 10GbE Ports: Delivers high-speed, bidirectional data transfer essential for large file sharing, virtualization, and high-performance computing clusters.
- License-Adjustable Operations: Enables flexible scaling of network capabilities, allowing businesses to pay for only the performance they need and upgrade as requirements change.
- Cisco Reliability: Built with Cisco's renowned engineering standards, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing the risk of network disruptions.
- Data Center Optimized: Designed for high-density server racks, facilitating efficient network cabling and airflow management in critical IT environments.
- Enhanced Throughput: Significantly boosts network performance compared to standard Gigabit Ethernet, reducing latency and improving application responsiveness.
Equip your infrastructure with the high-speed, scalable connectivity of the Cisco DPX50/X90 NIC to drive business performance and future-proof your network.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
What This Solves
High-Speed Data Transfer
Environments requiring rapid movement of large datasets, such as scientific research or media production, benefit from the 8x10GbE ports. This NIC ensures that data can be accessed and transferred quickly, minimizing wait times and accelerating project completion.
Data centers, research institutions, media production studios, financial trading firms
Server Network Expansion
When existing server network interfaces are saturated, this NIC provides additional high-bandwidth ports to support increased traffic loads. It allows servers to communicate more efficiently with storage and other network resources, preventing performance degradation.
Enterprise data centers, high-performance computing clusters, virtualization hosts
Scalable Network Backbone
For organizations needing to build or upgrade their network backbone with high-speed links, this NIC offers a flexible solution. The license-adjustable nature allows for tailored capacity, ensuring that network infrastructure can grow alongside business demands without over-provisioning.
Mid-market to enterprise networks, organizations with distributed data centers, growing IT infrastructures
Key Features
8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Provides massive aggregate bandwidth, enabling high-speed data transfer critical for demanding applications and large file sharing.
License-Adjustable Operations
Allows for flexible scaling of network capacity, ensuring cost-effectiveness and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
Cisco Engineering
Ensures enterprise-grade reliability and performance, minimizing downtime and supporting mission-critical business operations.
Pluggable Form Factor
Facilitates easy installation and replacement in compatible server and network device expansion slots, simplifying infrastructure management.
High Throughput
Significantly reduces network latency and improves application responsiveness, enhancing overall user productivity and operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
High-frequency trading and large data analysis demand the 10GbE speeds this NIC provides for real-time transaction processing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Connecting industrial control systems and data acquisition platforms requires high-bandwidth, low-latency networking for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Large medical imaging files and genomic data analysis necessitate the high throughput offered by 10GbE for rapid access and processing.
Media & Entertainment
Video editing, rendering, and large file transfers in broadcast and post-production environments benefit from the substantial bandwidth of 10GbE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of servers are compatible with the Cisco DPX50/X90 NIC?
The Cisco DPX50/X90 NIC is designed for servers and network devices with compatible PCIe expansion slots. Specific compatibility should be verified against your server's hardware specifications and Cisco's compatibility matrix.
What is the purpose of 'License Adjustable OPS'?
License Adjustable Operations means that the full capabilities or port count of the NIC can be enabled or scaled through software licenses. This allows businesses to purchase a base configuration and activate additional features or ports as needed, optimizing costs.
Does this NIC support link aggregation?
While the NIC itself provides multiple ports, link aggregation (LAG) capabilities are typically managed at the switch level and configured through the network operating system. Ensure your switch supports the desired LAG configuration.
What is the typical power consumption of this NIC?
Specific power consumption varies based on network traffic and the number of active ports. For detailed power specifications, consult the official Cisco DPX50/X90 data sheet.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.