Name: 9977M Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual-Port 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 9977M
Price: 1095.32 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 9977M Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 is a dual-port 40GbE network adapter that fits into PCI Express 3.0 slots on servers. It provides the fast and reliable connectivity needed in high-demand computing environments, bridging server hardware and network infrastructure with minimal delay.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	9977M

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	40GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP+
Cabling Type	AOC
Max Power Consumption	10W (typical)
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
The 9977M Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 is a high-speed network adapter designed to deliver 40GbE connectivity through its two QSFP+ ports. It's built for data centers and enterprise servers that need to handle demanding workloads with minimal latency and maximum bandwidth. Often found in virtualization, storage, and high-performance computing setups, this adapter is ideal for IT professionals and system administrators aiming to boost network speed and reliability. Key Features Delivers 40GbE speeds on dual QSFP+ ports for flexible, high-capacity connections Utilizes PCI Express 3.0 for efficient data flow between server and network Provides support for RDMA and other offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Compatible with a wide range of server platforms for versatile deployment Offers robust driver and firmware support for stable performance Typically deployed in data centers and enterprise server rooms, this adapter helps maintain smooth, high-bandwidth network links. It plays a key role in environments where quick data movement and low latency are critical, such as database servers or large-scale virtualization.

Use Cases
The 9977M Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 dual-port 40GbE network adapter is primarily deployed in high-performance data center environments where low latency and high throughput networking are critical. IT administrators and network engineers managing virtualization clusters, storage networks, or compute-intensive applications will benefit from its robust capabilities. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers in hyperscale data centers to optimize bandwidth for large-scale virtualization workloads. Facilitating high-speed interconnects in storage clusters requiring fast data replication and backup operations. Supporting enterprise IT infrastructures running latency-sensitive applications like financial trading platforms. Enabling efficient network segmentation in multi-tenant cloud environments through advanced protocol support. Enhancing compute node communication in HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters to improve parallel processing efficiency. This network adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering scalable and reliable 40GbE connectivity tailored for demanding server environments. Its integration into critical infrastructure helps maintain performance consistency while accommodating future network growth requirements.

9977M Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual-Port 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases