Name: 5J7H2 Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 5J7H2
Price: 464.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX556A-ECAT network adapter provides dual-port connections with 100 Gigabit Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand support through QSFP28 interfaces. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and supports VPI for flexible protocol operation. The adapter's full-height design suits standard server configurations.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Product Type	Network Interface Card
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX556A-ECAT)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Full Height Full Length
Port Type	QSFP28
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX556A-ECAT is a high-speed network adapter designed to provide dual-port connectivity with 100 Gigabit Ethernet and Extended Data Rate (EDR) InfiniBand support. It is used in data centers and enterprise environments requiring substantial bandwidth and low-latency network performance. This adapter fits into standard server PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and features QSFP28 ports, which allow flexible deployment in networks supporting either Ethernet or InfiniBand protocols. It is commonly utilized by IT professionals managing high-performance computing clusters or demanding storage networks. Key Features Dual-port 100GbE and EDR InfiniBand support for versatile connectivity QSFP28 interface for high-speed data transfers PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface ensuring adequate bandwidth Full-height form factor compatible with standard server chassis VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) enabling Ethernet and InfiniBand operation This network adapter's dual-protocol support makes it suitable for environments that require both Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity options. Its integration via PCIe 3.0 x16 slots ensures it can handle the data throughput demands typical in enterprise and HPC workloads.

Use Cases
This network adapter is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise environments where high-bandwidth and low-latency network performance are essential. It suits workloads that require dual-protocol support and integration into servers with PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. How It's Used: Connecting servers in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters requiring InfiniBand EDR throughput Providing 100GbE network interfaces for data center server farms Supporting storage networks demanding low-latency and high-throughput connections Enabling flexible network configurations using VPI to switch between Ethernet and InfiniBand Integrating into enterprise servers utilizing full-height PCIe 3.0 x16 slots In operation, this adapter facilitates critical network communications for demanding workloads by supporting both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols. Its form factor and interface ensure compatibility with a variety of server platforms.

FAQ's
What interfaces does the Dell 5J7H2 adapter support? The 5J7H2 adapter supports dual QSFP28 ports providing 100GbE Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand connectivity, allowing versatile network protocol usage. Which PCIe slot is required for this network adapter? This adapter requires a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot to accommodate its interface and bandwidth needs within the server. What does VPI mean on this Dell Mellanox adapter? VPI stands for Virtual Protocol Interconnect, enabling the adapter to operate with either Ethernet or InfiniBand protocols without hardware changes. Is the 5J7H2 compatible with standard server chassis? Yes, the adapter has a full-height form factor designed to fit into standard server chassis PCIe slots. Can this adapter be used for both Ethernet and InfiniBand networks simultaneously? The adapter supports dual-port operation but each port typically operates using either Ethernet or InfiniBand protocols, selectable via VPI. What type of network environments benefit from this adapter? It is suited for data centers and HPC environments that require high throughput and low latency with flexible protocol support.

5J7H2 Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases

FAQ's