Name: CX454A Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI 40/56GbE Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: CX454A
Price: 327.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The CX454A Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI adapter offers dual QSFP28 ports supporting 40 or 56GbE speeds and InfiniBand. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots to provide fast, efficient connectivity for servers and high-performance systems. This adapter bridges Ethernet and InfiniBand environments, making it a practical solution for diverse data center setups.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	CX454A

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
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 Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI adapter provides versatile high-performance networking with support for both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols at speeds up to 56Gbps. It’s commonly used in data centers and high-performance computing environments where low latency and high throughput are crucial. IT professionals and network engineers benefit from its flexible interface and strong virtualization capabilities. Key Features Enables dual 40/56GbE or InfiniBand connectivity through QSFP28 ports PCIe 3.0 x8 delivers fast data transfer and minimal bottlenecks Includes hardware offloads to reduce CPU load and improve efficiency Supports advanced virtualization to optimize resource allocation Compatible with a range of operating systems and network stacks This adapter is often found in server racks for cloud infrastructure, storage networks, and high-speed computing clusters. Its ability to handle both Ethernet and InfiniBand makes it a versatile choice for environments requiring flexible networking options while maintaining strong performance.

Use Cases
The CX454A Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI adapter is commonly deployed in data centers and high-performance computing environments where seamless integration between Ethernet and InfiniBand networks is essential. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, storage clusters, or latency-sensitive workloads requiring flexible, high-throughput connectivity. How It's Used: Enabling mixed Ethernet and InfiniBand traffic in converged data center networks for enhanced resource utilization. Accelerating virtualization environments in enterprise IT by offloading network processing and supporting SR-IOV. Providing high-speed interconnects for storage area networks (SANs) in clustered storage solutions. Supporting low-latency communications in high-frequency trading platforms and financial services infrastructure. Facilitating scalable rack deployments that require flexible dual-port 40/56GbE connectivity to meet evolving bandwidth demands. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by bridging network protocols in complex infrastructures and supporting scalable throughput demands. Its advanced features assist in maintaining performance consistency across diverse workloads and evolving data center architectures.

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CX454A Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI 40/56GbE Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter

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