Name: CX416A Mellanox ConnectX-4 Dual 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: CX416A
Price: 501.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM Mellanox ConnectX-4 CX416A network adapter provides two 100GbE ports via QSFP28 connectors, designed for environments needing fast and efficient data transmission. It fits well in servers and systems requiring low latency and high throughput, acting as a robust link in modern network architectures.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	CX416A

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, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The CX416A is a network adapter designed to handle demanding data center and enterprise environments, offering two 100GbE ports for rapid data exchange. It's commonly used in servers and storage systems that require high throughput and low latency. Built for IT professionals and network engineers, this adapter supports advanced features like Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) to reduce CPU overhead and improve application response times. It's often found in setups where efficient data handling and fast interconnects are critical. Key Features High-speed dual QSFP28 ports enabling 100GbE connectivity PCI Express interface for seamless integration with modern servers Supports RDMA for improved network efficiency Compatible with various networking protocols and virtualization setups Optimized for data center and cloud applications This adapter is typically deployed in data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing clusters where bandwidth and latency are essential. It helps maintain smooth data flow and supports large-scale networking operations with reliability.

Use Cases
The CX416A Mellanox ConnectX-4 dual 100GbE network adapter is primarily deployed in high-performance computing and data center environments where ultra-low latency and high throughput are essential. It benefits IT professionals managing large-scale virtualization, storage, and cloud infrastructure requiring efficient connectivity and accelerated data processing. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed interconnects within hyperscale data centers for seamless server-to-server communication. Supporting RDMA-based storage clusters in enterprise IT environments to optimize data access and reduce CPU overhead. Facilitating low-latency network infrastructure for financial trading platforms demanding real-time transaction processing. Providing robust network interfaces for virtualization hosts running dense workloads in cloud service provider deployments. Integrating into edge computing nodes requiring consolidated, high-bandwidth links to central data centers. This network adapter helps maintain operational efficiency by delivering consistent 100GbE performance with low latency, enabling scalable infrastructure growth. It supports advanced protocols suited for demanding workloads, reinforcing network reliability and throughput in complex enterprise environments.

CX416A Mellanox ConnectX-4 Dual 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases