Name: 6W1HY Dell ConnectX-4 100GbE EDR VPI PCIe 3.0 x16 InfiniBand Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 6W1HY
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 6W1HY Dell ConnectX-4 is a network adapter designed to handle high-speed data transfers in robust computing environments. It fits into PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and supports both 100Gb Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR protocols, making it a versatile choice for data centers and enterprise servers needing fast, reliable network connectivity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	6W1HY

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-4
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports	1-Port
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, 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, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The 6W1HY Dell ConnectX-4 network adapter offers a powerful solution for high-bandwidth networking tasks. Built for environments that demand rapid data exchange, this card supports both 100Gb Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, providing flexibility and speed. Often found in data centers and high-performance computing setups, the card is suited for professionals handling large-scale data workloads or latency-sensitive applications. Its PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface ensures smooth integration and optimal throughput. Key Features Supports 100GbE and EDR InfiniBand for versatile connectivity Uses PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to maximize data transfer speed VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) enables protocol switching without hardware changes Designed to fit Dell server architectures seamlessly Provides low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads This adapter is typically deployed in high-performance computing clusters, enterprise servers, and storage networks where rapid data movement is critical. It helps reduce bottlenecks and improve overall system responsiveness in real-world setups.

Use Cases
The 6W1HY Dell ConnectX-4 network adapter is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise server environments that require high-throughput and low-latency connectivity. It is well-suited for IT infrastructure supporting virtualization, storage clusters, and high-performance computing workloads where both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols are utilized. How It's Used: Facilitates low-latency communication in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and complex computations. Integrates into virtualization environments to provide high bandwidth and reduced network bottlenecks for virtual machines. Supports storage area networks (SANs) by enhancing data transfer rates in storage clusters within enterprise data centers. Enables efficient rack deployments that require scalable 100GbE connectivity for cloud and hyperscale providers. Used in financial services for real-time data processing and low-latency trading platforms leveraging InfiniBand EDR. This adapter helps optimize network performance and scalability within demanding IT environments, allowing enterprises to maintain operational efficiency while supporting evolving data and compute workloads.

6W1HY Dell ConnectX-4 100GbE EDR VPI PCIe 3.0 x16 InfiniBand Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases