Product Type | Intelligent Fabric Module (IFM) |
Form Factor | Modular insert for UCS X9508 chassis |
Weight | 6.61 lbs (3 kg) |
Power Consumption | Approx. 210 W |
Product Series | Cisco UCS X-Series |
Model | UCSX-S9108-100G-U |
Cisco UCS X-Series Direct Fabric Interconnect 9108 100G



Key Benefits

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- Ideal for unified computing environments requiring streamlined blade server connectivity
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and regulated enterprise deployments
- Reduces data center cabling complexity, enhancing manageability and fault isolation
Product Overview
The Cisco UCS X-Series Direct Fabric Interconnect 9108 100G is an Intelligent Fabric Module (IFM) designed for seamless integration with UCS blade server enclosures. It features 100G throughput and streamlines connectivity between server blades and fabric interconnects, reducing clutter and increasing performance. Manufactured in the United States and TAA compliant, it is suitable for federal and enterprise deployments. By embedding networking intelligence within the server infrastructure, the IFM helps reduce cabling, improve diagnostics, and enable scalability for evolving hybrid workloads.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 16.9 x 10.2 x 1.6 in (43 x 26 x 4 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40 to 149°F (-40 to 65°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 93% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 93% non-condensing |
Cooling Method | Chassis-integrated cooling system |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Managed through Cisco Intersight |
Integration Support | UCS Manager, Intersight |
Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Licensing Tiers Supported | Essentials, Advantage, Premier |
Monitoring Features | Telemetry, analytics, health monitoring |
Firmware Management | Centralized via Intersight |
Interfaces
Uplink Port Speed | 100 Gb/s |
Uplink Port Type | QSFP28 |
Number of Uplink Ports | 8 |
Server I/O Ports | 8 x 100 Gbps Ethernet internal fabric ports |
Internal Lane Support | 4 lanes per link per server I/O module |
Switching Capacity | 1.6 Tbps |
Architecture | Centralized fabric module interconnect |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 300 386, CISPR 32 |
Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Environmental Standards | REACH, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
Hardware Root of Trust | Yes, Cisco Secure Boot and Trust Anchor module |
Secure Firmware Updates | Digitally signed and verified firmware |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Audit Logging | Supported through UCS Manager and Intersight |