Name: CX555A-Dell Dell ConnectX-5 VPI 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: CX555A-Dell
Price: 182.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI Single-Port 100Gbps QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter is a versatile solution that supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols through a single high-speed port. It fits into data centers and HPC environments where reliable and flexible connectivity is essential for handling intensive workloads and large-scale data transfers.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	CX555A-Dell

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 Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI Single-Port 100Gbps QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter delivers versatile high-speed connectivity for demanding network environments. It is built to handle both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, making it suitable for various data center setups and HPC clusters. Often found in enterprise and research facilities, this adapter supports applications requiring rapid data transfer and low latency. IT professionals and system architects benefit from its flexibility and performance when deploying advanced networking solutions. Key Features Provides 100Gbps data transfer through a single QSFP28 port Enables VPI technology to switch between Ethernet and InfiniBand seamlessly Utilizes PCIe Gen3 x16 for efficient system integration Supports RDMA and offloads to reduce CPU load Compatible with a wide range of servers and operating systems This network adapter is typically deployed in high-throughput data centers, cloud infrastructures, and supercomputing facilities where both speed and flexibility are critical. It plays a key role in accelerating data movement and improving network efficiency without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The Dell ConnectX-5 VPI 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter is primarily deployed in environments requiring high-speed, flexible connectivity, such as data centers and high-performance computing clusters. IT teams and network architects utilize this adapter to manage demanding workloads that require both Ethernet and InfiniBand networking capabilities within consolidated infrastructure. How It's Used: Enabling low-latency communication in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and financial modeling. Facilitating high-throughput storage access in enterprise storage clusters to optimize data transfer rates. Supporting virtualization environments in cloud data centers by providing adaptable network protocols. Integrating into rack deployments that combine Ethernet and InfiniBand traffic for mixed workload handling. Enhancing edge computing nodes with scalable 100Gbps connectivity to central data centers. This network adapter improves operational efficiency by simplifying network architecture through its dual-protocol support, allowing organizations to scale their infrastructure without additional hardware complexity. Its high bandwidth and PCIe interface ensure sustained performance for intensive data transfer needs across diverse computing environments.

CX555A-Dell Dell ConnectX-5 VPI 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases