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| Product Overview |
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The CX455A Mellanox InfiniBand controller handles 100Gb/s EDR data transfer through a single QSFP28 port. It fits into servers using a PCI Express x16 slot and is designed for environments where speed and low latency are crucial, such as HPC and enterprise data centers. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | CX455A |
| Technical Information | |
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| Port Count | 1-Port (Single) |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Chipset / Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-4 |
| Network Topology | Switched Fabric (N-Port) |
| Bracket Height | Low Profile (Half Height) |
| Advanced Features & Compatibility | |
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| Management Features | Full Fabric Support, VMID Support |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | Low-profile (half-height) PCIe single‑slot card (QSFP28 port) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Product Description |
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This Mellanox CX455A InfiniBand controller delivers 100Gb/s EDR speeds to accelerate data communication in demanding environments. It's commonly found in high-performance computing clusters and enterprise data centers that need low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects. Built for servers requiring efficient, scalable networking, this controller is often used by IT professionals handling compute-intensive workloads like scientific simulations or financial modeling. Its low-profile design fits neatly into compact systems without sacrificing connectivity. Key Features
You'll typically see this controller deployed in HPC clusters, AI workloads, or large-scale virtualization environments where fast node-to-node communication is critical. It helps reduce bottlenecks by delivering consistent bandwidth and low latency. |