Product Type | Graphics Card |
Model | HCI-GPU-A16 |
Manufacturer | CISCO |
Graphics Controller | NVIDIA A16 |
Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
Form Factor | Full Height/Full Length |
Video Memory / Technology | GDDR6 |
Video Memory / Installed Size | 16 GB x4 (64 GB total) |
Max Power Consumption | 250 Watt |
Purpose | Graphics-rich Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployments |
CISCO NVIDIA A16 PCIe 250W 4x16GB Graphics Card


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- Purpose-built for graphics-intensive VDI deployments with NVIDIA vPC software support
- Consolidates infrastructure by delivering multi-session performance on a single card using 4x16GB GDDR6 memory
- Ensures compliance and scalability across enterprise and government environments with TAA certification
Product Overview
The CISCO NVIDIA A16 PCIe 250W 4x16GB graphics card is purpose-built for high-performance VDI deployments and supports NVIDIA’s full vGPU software suite. Featuring a full-height, full-length form factor, it delivers four 16GB GDDR6 memory lanes through a PCIe interface with up to 250W power draw. Compatibility spans popular APIs such as DirectX 12.07, OpenGL 4.68, and Vulkan 1.18, making it ideal for rich multimedia virtualization. Its TAA compliance also ensures suitability for regulated and government deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM, KC |
Environmental Compliance | Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Firmware | Yes |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support | Yes (via platform integration) |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
PCIe Generation | Gen 3 |
Video Interface | PCI-Express |
vGPU Support | Yes, NVIDIA vGPU supported |
Physical & Environmental
Card Length | 267 mm |
Card Height | 111 mm |
Slot Size | Dual Slot |
Cooling Type | Passive |
Thermal Cooling Solutions | Data center-grade passive cooling |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Supported NVIDIA vGPU Software Editions | NVIDIA vPC, vApps, RTX vWS, AI Enterprise, vCS |
Cloud Software Compatibility | NVIDIA License Server, NVIDIA GRID Management, vSphere, Citrix, Remote Desktop Services |
Software & API Support
API Supported | DirectX 12.07 |
API Supported | Shader Model 5.17 |
API Supported | OpenGL 4.68 |
API Supported | Vulkan 1.18 |
CUDA Support | Yes |
NVIDIA Driver Support | Quadro/NVIDIA Enterprise Drivers |