SR-IOV required for Catalyst 9800-CL to run at maximum throughput only on intel x710 otherwise on lowered throughtput?

[Filip Po]

Hello,

inside the Catalyst 9800-CL datasheet there is a reference about Maximum throughput (high profile with SR-IOV) should be 5 Gbps. If UCS server doesn't have intel x710 adapter with SR-IOV support but Cisco VIC1227, will the throughput be lowered to low profile without SR-IOV = 2,1 Gbps?

Is that right? It's mandatory to have SR-IOV and x710 to run on high throughput?

[Scott Fella]

My suggestion is to review the manufacturers virtualization documentation on SR-IOV to make sure the server has the hardware and resources that support enabling of SR-IOV.
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With a high (enhanced) throughput profile, up to 5 Gbps can be reached on ESXi and KVM with the right set of network cards and resources (SR-IOV-enabled NIC card)

Are you planning on using the 9800-CL in centralized mode?

[Filip Po]

Yes, I am planning to use Catalyst 9800-CL in centralized mode. So I am aware of bandwidth limitation.

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

Okay, I was just asking to make sure. Well you have the info from guides what is required for that support.