CX516A Mellanox 100GbE Dual-Port QSFP28 Network Adapter PCIe 3.0 x16

The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 CX516A is a network adapter designed to deliver ultra-fast 100GbE connectivity through two QSFP28 ports. It's built for demanding environments where high bandwidth and low latency are essential, such as data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing clusters.

Often found in large-scale network setups, this adapter provides scalable network performance and supports PCIe 3.0 to maximize data throughput. IT professionals and network engineers rely on this card to handle intensive data workloads and ensure efficient communication between servers.

Key Features

• Delivers dual 100GbE QSFP28 ports for flexible high-speed connectivity
• Equipped with PCIe 3.0 x16 interface for fast and reliable data transfer
• Supports RDMA and hardware offloads to reduce CPU load
• Compatible with leading operating systems and virtualization platforms
• Designed for scalable network infrastructures and cloud environments

This network adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and cloud service providers where large data volumes require rapid transfer speeds. It plays a crucial role in maintaining network efficiency and supporting workloads like storage virtualization, AI, and high-speed computing.