The Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I is a high-performance dual-port 10 Gigabit Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed for compatible Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers. Built on the Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller, it delivers reliable high-bandwidth connectivity for enterprise data centers, virtualization platforms, and converged infrastructure environments.
Featuring two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, the adapter supports unified LAN and storage networking through technologies including iSCSI, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), SR-IOV, and Intel VMDq. These advanced capabilities help improve virtual machine networking performance, support efficient I/O virtualization, and reduce CPU overhead in demanding enterprise workloads.
The Cisco N20-AI0102 integrates with Cisco UCS Manager, enabling centralized configuration, policy-based management, and simplified deployment across Cisco UCS blade server environments. Its converged networking architecture helps organizations reduce infrastructure complexity while supporting scalable server, storage, and network connectivity.
The Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I Dual-Port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter is an ideal solution for enterprise virtualization, Cisco UCS B-Series blade server deployments, private cloud infrastructure, unified LAN and storage networking, high-performance data center connectivity, and mission-critical business applications.
Product Specifications - Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Converged Network Adapter
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Converged Network Adapter |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N20-AI0102 |
| Product Model |
UCS CNA M61KR-I |
| Product Type |
Converged Network Adapter (CNA) |
| Product Family |
Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card / Converged Network Adapter |
| Host Interface |
Cisco UCS Blade Server Mezzanine Interface |
| Network Ports |
2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces |
| Network Controller |
Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
| Network Speed |
Up to 10 Gbps per port |
| Total Network Bandwidth |
Up to 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, configuration dependent |
| Primary Connectivity |
Unified Ethernet, LAN and Storage Networking |
| Ethernet Support |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| iSCSI Support |
Supported |
| FCoE Support |
Operating system and Cisco UCS platform dependent |
| Virtualization Technology |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c) |
| SR-IOV Support |
Supported |
| Intel VMDq |
Supported |
| Virtual Machine Networking |
Designed to support efficient high-density virtualized environments |
| CPU Offload |
Advanced network virtualization and offload capabilities help reduce CPU overhead |
| Management |
Cisco UCS Manager |
| Centralized Configuration |
Supported through Cisco UCS Manager service profiles and policies |
| Compatibility |
Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers |
| Fabric Connectivity |
Designed for Cisco UCS unified fabric environments |
| Storage Networking |
Supports converged LAN and storage traffic over compatible Cisco UCS infrastructure |
| Network Architecture |
Cisco UCS unified computing and converged I/O architecture |
| Latency |
Low-latency 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity |
| Power Efficiency |
Designed for energy-efficient data center operation |
| Form Factor |
Blade Server Mezzanine Adapter |
| Installation |
Internal installation in a compatible Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server |
| Operating System Support |
Dependent on compatible Cisco UCS server, hypervisor, and driver environment |
| High Availability |
Can be deployed within redundant Cisco UCS fabric configurations |
| Primary Applications |
Virtualization, Unified I/O, Private Cloud, High-Speed LAN and Storage Networking |
| Use Cases |
Enterprise Virtualization, Cisco UCS Blade Servers, Private Cloud Infrastructure, Unified LAN and Storage Networking, Data Center Networking and Mission-Critical Applications |
| Condition |
Refurbished |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I?
The Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Converged Network Adapter designed for Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers, providing unified networking and virtualization-optimized connectivity.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I?
The Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, data centers, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and government agencies using Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I delivers enterprise-grade networking performance, full compatibility with Cisco UCS environments, and significant cost savings while maintaining dependable reliability.
Q4. What virtualization technologies does the Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I support?
The Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I supports Intel VT-c, Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), and Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), helping improve virtual machine performance while reducing CPU overhead.
Q5. Which Cisco servers are compatible with the Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I?
The Cisco N20-AI0102 UCS CNA M61KR-I is designed specifically for Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers and operates in conjunction with Cisco UCS Manager for centralized configuration and management
