Cisco HCI-GPU-A40-M6 NVIDIA A40 48GB PCIe GPU Accelerator

The Cisco HCI-GPU-A40-M6 is a data center GPU accelerator built for AI, virtual desktops (VDI), and professional visualization workloads. It integrates the NVIDIA A40 GPU, delivering a balance between graphics performance and compute acceleration.

This module features 48GB of GDDR6 memory, allowing it to handle large datasets, AI models, and high-resolution rendering workloads efficiently.

It uses a PCIe 4.0 interface, ensuring fast data transfer between the GPU and server CPU. The card is designed with passive cooling (fanless) and a 300W power profile, meaning it relies on server airflow—ideal for dense rack deployments.

The NVIDIA A40 architecture provides:

• High-performance AI inference and training
• Ray-tracing and visualization acceleration
• Support for virtual GPU (vGPU) environments

It is optimized for integration with:

• Cisco UCS M6 servers
• Cisco HyperFlex (HCI) platforms
• VMware, Kubernetes, and virtualized environments

Typical use cases include:

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• AI / machine learning workloads
• 3D rendering and CAD applications
• Video processing and media streaming

Key Features:

• Powered by NVIDIA A40 (Ampere architecture)
• 48GB GDDR6 memory with ECC
• PCIe 4.0 x16 interface
• Passive cooling (data center optimized)
• 300W TDP
• Supports AI, VDI, and visualization workloads
• vGPU support for virtualization environments
• Designed for Cisco UCS / HyperFlex platforms