CX456A

The Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI CX456A is a high-performance network adapter built for demanding data center environments. It offers dual 100Gb/s ports that can operate either as InfiniBand EDR or Ethernet QSFP28, making it versatile for various networking setups.

Often found in HPC clusters, cloud infrastructures, and storage networks, this adapter helps reduce latency while maximizing data transfer speeds. IT professionals and system architects benefit from its reliability and protocol flexibility.

Key Features

• Delivers dual 100Gb/s bandwidth with InfiniBand and Ethernet support
• Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x16 for efficient data handling and fast communication
• Enables smooth interconnects in compute-intensive and storage-heavy workloads
• Offers low latency operation critical for high-performance computing
• Supports RoCE and other advanced networking protocols for versatile deployment

This adapter is typically deployed in data centers powering HPC applications, virtualization, or large-scale cloud setups. It helps organizations manage heavy data loads and maintain fast response times without bottlenecks.

By integrating into existing network infrastructures, the CX456A plays a key role in improving overall system throughput and operational efficiency.