Name: 6FKDT Dell 100Gbps Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI CX555A QSFP PCIe 3.0 x16 Low Profile
Brand: Dell
SKU: 6FKDT
Price: 189.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 6FKDT Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI CX555A is a single-port 100Gbps network adapter designed to fit into PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. It bridges Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, making it a versatile choice for data center environments that demand reliable and fast network connectivity. Its low-profile design allows use in various server setups while delivering high throughput and low latency for demanding applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	6FKDT

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-5 (CX555A)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, NFS, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports	1-Port
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

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

Product Description
This network adapter is built for high-speed data transfer and low latency, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise servers. It’s often found in environments needing fast and reliable connectivity, such as cloud computing and storage networks. Designed with Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI technology, it supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, providing versatility for various network infrastructures. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust performance and flexible deployment options. Key Features Delivers 100Gbps bandwidth over a single QSFP port for efficient data handling Compatible with PCIe 3.0 x16 slots ensuring broad server compatibility Low-profile design fits in compact server configurations Supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand for versatile network use Optimized for low latency and high throughput workloads This adapter is typically deployed in data centers where high-speed networking is critical, such as in virtualization, storage, or high-performance computing. It plays a key role in maintaining fast data exchange and minimizing network bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Dell 6FKDT Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI CX555A network adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance computing environments where ultra-fast data transfer and low latency are critical. It is well-suited for data centers and enterprises that require seamless bridging between Ethernet and InfiniBand networks to optimize their infrastructure for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Accelerating data throughput in HPC clusters for scientific research and simulations. Enhancing virtualization environments in enterprise IT setups to improve network efficiency. Supporting storage area networks (SANs) with high-bandwidth connectivity for large-scale data storage solutions. Facilitating edge computing deployments that demand compact, low-profile network interface cards. Integrating into cloud data centers to enable scalable, multi-protocol network architectures. This adapter helps improve operational efficiency by providing scalable network performance and protocol versatility, which supports complex, data-intensive applications while maintaining flexibility across varied server configurations.

6FKDT Dell 100Gbps Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI CX555A QSFP PCIe 3.0 x16 Low Profile

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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Use Cases