Name: CX324A Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe Low Profile NIC
Brand: Dell
SKU: CX324A
Price: 169.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The CX324A Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 network card provides dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports designed to enhance server networking in PowerEdge systems. It fits low-profile PCIe slots and supports features that help reduce latency and CPU overhead. This card typically suits environments where fast, reliable data transmission is a priority, such as data centers and enterprise networks.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	CX324A

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-3 (CX324A)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	40GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, 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	Low Profile (Half Height)

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

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The CX324A Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 is a dual-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card designed to deliver fast and reliable connectivity for server environments. It provides two QSFP+ ports that support high throughput data transfers, making it suitable for demanding workloads. Often found in data centers and enterprise networks, this card is built for PowerEdge servers where low latency and high bandwidth are critical. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to enhance network performance and support virtualization or storage applications. Key Features Offers two 40GbE QSFP+ ports for robust network connections Low Profile PCI Express design fits compact server chassis Compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge models Enables advanced offloads to reduce CPU load and improve efficiency Supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for better data transfer This network card is commonly deployed in high-performance computing clusters and storage area networks, where fast data exchange is essential. By integrating this NIC, organizations can improve server connectivity without compromising space or power consumption.

Use Cases
The CX324A Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 network card is primarily utilized in high-performance computing environments where low latency and high throughput are critical. It is ideal for enterprises and data centers running intensive workloads that demand rapid data exchange, such as virtualization, cloud services, and storage networking. How It's Used: Enabling ultra-fast data transfer in virtualization-heavy data center environments for improved VM performance. Supporting high-throughput storage clusters in enterprise IT infrastructures to enhance data accessibility. Facilitating low-latency connectivity in HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters used for scientific simulations. Integrating into PowerEdge rack servers in large-scale cloud service deployments for scalable network bandwidth. Enhancing edge computing nodes requiring efficient, high-speed network interfaces to process distributed workloads. This network card helps maintain operational efficiency by reducing bottlenecks and CPU overhead in demanding server deployments. Its scalable design supports evolving network bandwidth requirements critical for maintaining performance in growing enterprise infrastructures.

CX324A Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe Low Profile NIC

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases