Name: 068F2 Dell ConnectX-4 VPI Dual Port 100Gb/s EDR IB & Ethernet PCIe 3.0 x16 Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 068F2
Price: 184.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (116 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 068F2 ConnectX-4 VPI Adapter Card combines high-speed InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity in a single PCIe 3.0 x16 card, designed to fit seamlessly into data center and HPC server configurations. It bridges demanding network protocols to deliver fast, reliable data transfers essential for compute-intensive tasks.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	068F2

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This ConnectX-4 VPI Adapter Card provides high-performance networking with 100 Gigabit per second speeds, supporting both InfiniBand EDR and 100GbE Ethernet protocols. It's commonly used in high-performance computing clusters, data centers, and enterprise servers where fast, reliable interconnects are crucial. Built for IT professionals and network engineers managing demanding workloads, this adapter helps ensure smooth data flow and reduced bottlenecks. It's often found in environments requiring efficient parallel processing and low-latency communication. Key Features Dual QSFP28 ports enable flexible connectivity options PCIe 3.0 x16 interface maximizes throughput with host systems Supports both InfiniBand EDR and 100GbE Ethernet standards Low latency design benefits HPC and storage applications Compatible with various operating systems and network stacks This adapter is typically deployed in server racks within data centers, supporting workloads like scientific simulations, financial modeling, and big data analytics. It plays a vital role in speeding up data exchanges and improving overall system efficiency in complex network setups.

Use Cases
The Dell 068F2 ConnectX-4 VPI Adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and enterprise data centers that require flexible network configurations. It is particularly suited for environments where both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols must coexist to support diverse workloads including virtualization, data analytics, and storage networking. How It's Used: Enabling low-latency communication within HPC clusters to accelerate scientific simulations and complex computations. Integrating with enterprise storage clusters to facilitate high-throughput data transfers and minimize bottlenecks. Supporting virtualization platforms in cloud data centers by providing adaptable connectivity options for various tenant workloads. Deploying in rack servers for financial services firms requiring real-time data processing and rapid transaction execution. Facilitating edge computing nodes that demand efficient, high-bandwidth connections for processing distributed data streams. This adapter supports operational efficiency by consolidating network interfaces in critical computing environments, enabling scalable infrastructure expansion without compromising latency or bandwidth. Its dual-port design simplifies network architecture while maintaining performance consistency across both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols.

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068F2 Dell ConnectX-4 VPI Dual Port 100Gb/s EDR IB & Ethernet PCIe 3.0 x16 Adapter

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