Product Type | Virtual Interface Card |
Form Factor | Plug-In Card |
Weight | 0.52 lbs (0.24 kg) |
Power Consumption | Up to 30W |
Designed For | Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers |
Series | Cisco VIC 15000 Series |
Model | VIC 15237 |
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
Cisco VIC 15237 2x 40/100/200G mLOM C-Series w/Secure Boot



Key Benefits

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- Delivers ultra-high bandwidth up to 200 Gbps, ideal for data-intensive enterprise tasks
- Secure boot functionality enhances operational integrity in sensitive or regulated environments
- TAA compliance makes it viable for government and public sector IT procurement
Product Overview
The Cisco VIC 15237 Virtual Interface Card is engineered for enterprise-class networking performance in Cisco C-Series servers. Supporting dual-port connectivity at 40/100/200 Gbps, this high-bandwidth adapter utilizes multigigabit link capability over Gigabit Ethernet buses. With a plug-in card format, it seamlessly integrates into Cisco’s modular LAN-on-Motherboard (mLOM) architecture—ensuring streamlined deployment across multiple server platforms.
Its 200 Gbps data transfer rate makes it ideal for data-intensive workloads in virtualized environments, including cloud computing, big data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC). The card also enhances security with built-in secure boot functionality, helping maintain hardware-level trust during system startup. TAA compliance further positions it for use in government-certified and regulated sectors.
Designed with enterprise reliability, the card includes two front-facing high-speed ports and a compact physical footprint—offering a balance between throughput and space efficiency. Its Cisco standard reliability and Chinese manufacturing make it a trusted component for mission-critical deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | RoHS, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, REACH |
Certifications | FCC Class A, ICES-003, UL, CE |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Hardware Root of Trust | Yes |
Firmware Integrity Protection | Yes |
Traffic Isolation | Yes, via VNTag and VLAN |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Interfaces
Ports | 2 x QSFP56 |
Interface Type | mLOM (modular LAN-on-motherboard) interface |
Data Transfer Rate | 200 Gbps |
Supported Speeds | 40/100/200 Gbps |
Host Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 (via mLOM interface) |
Connection Media | Fiber |
Port Connector Type | QSFP56 |
Network Protocol | Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, RoCEv2, iWARP |
Offload Support | VXLAN, NVGRE, GENEVE, RDMA |
Virtualization Support | VM-FEX, SR-IOV |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 3.94 Inch |
Depth | 6.28 Inch |
Height | 0.74 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C |
Operating Humidity | 10% - 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% - 93% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Intersight, Cisco UCS Manager |
License Requirement | No license required for base functionality |
Cloud-Managed | Optional via Cisco Intersight |