Product Type | Network Interface Card (SmartNIC) |
Series | Cisco Nexus SmartNIC+ |
Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | NXN-V5P-8X-9GB= |
Form Factor | Low-profile plug-in card |
Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
FPGA | Xilinx VU5P |
Onboard RAM | 9 GB DDR |
Product Dimensions (WxH) | 6.6 in x 2.7 in |
Power Consumption | Max. 75 Watts |
Cisco Nexus 2-Port QSFP28 SmartNIC+ PCIe 3.0 VU5P FPGA

Key Benefits

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- Delivers versatile Ethernet connectivity with support for multiple speeds from 100Mb to 100Gb
- Enhances computing performance with onboard FPGA and 9GB RAM
- TAA compliance and made in Australia make it ideal for regulated and institutional procurement
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 2-Port QSFP28 SmartNIC+ is a scalable, high-throughput network interface solution designed for modern data centers and high-performance computing. Featuring dual QSFP28 ports, this low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 expansion card supports Ethernet protocols from 100Mb to 100GbE. Integrated with a VU5P FPGA and 9GB DDR RAM, it accelerates workloads and ensures network agility. Supporting a wide range of Ethernet cabling types, the SmartNIC+ enables deployment across varied infrastructures. TAA compliance and Australian manufacturing add sourcing assurance for institutional users.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 6.6 inches |
Height | 2.7 inches |
Cooling | Passive or direct airflow required |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | |
Software Licensing Required | Depends on network deployment and use-case |
Bundled Software | |
Telemetry and Monitoring Support | Yes (when integrated with Cisco infrastructure) |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 2 |
Port Type | QSFP28 |
Interface Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Supported Network Speeds | 100Mb/s, 1Gb/s, 10Gb/s, 25Gb/s, 40Gb/s, 50Gb/s, 100Gb/s |
Data Link Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, 25-Gigabit Ethernet, 40-Gigabit Ethernet, 50-Gigabit Ethernet, 100-Gigabit Ethernet |
Cabling Type | Ethernet 100GBase-LR4, 100GBase-SR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBase-LR4 |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Australia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMC Compliance | FCC Class A, EN55032, EN55024 |
Safety Certifications | UL, cUL, IEC/EN 60950-1, 62368-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
Programmable Packet Processing | Yes (via FPGA) |
Encryption Offload | Supported depending on configuration |
Role-based Access Control | Supported when managed by host software |