Name: M9NW6 Dell Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: M9NW6
Price: 162.93 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 M9NW6 network card offers dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, supporting both Ethernet and QDR InfiniBand protocols. It's designed to meet the demands of data centers and high-performance computing setups, providing fast, reliable connectivity for a wide range of server and storage applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	M9NW6

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	40GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP+
Cabling Type	AOC
Max Power Consumption	Approx. 8-12 W (typical)
Weight	5.00
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-3 M9NW6 is a network interface card built for high-performance computing and data center applications. It provides two 40GbE QSFP+ ports, making it suitable for environments that require fast and reliable data communication. Often found in enterprise servers and storage systems, this card supports both Ethernet and QDR InfiniBand protocols, offering versatility across various network infrastructures. IT professionals and system architects use it to enhance network throughput and reduce latency in critical setups. Key Features Delivers dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports for robust network bandwidth Equipped with PCI Express 3.0 x8 for optimized data flow Compatible with QDR InfiniBand for low-latency communication Supports advanced offload and virtualization features Built to handle intensive workloads in data centers This NIC is typically deployed in server racks and clustered computing environments where speed and reliability are crucial. It plays a key role in reducing network bottlenecks and supporting large-scale data transfers.

Use Cases
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 M9NW6 network interface card is optimized for environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency networking. It is particularly suited for data centers and high-performance computing clusters where rapid data movement and protocol flexibility between Ethernet and InfiniBand are critical. How It's Used: Facilitating high-speed data transfer in HPC clusters to support compute-intensive simulations and analytics workloads. Integrating with storage area networks in enterprise data centers to accelerate access to distributed storage systems. Enabling virtualization hosts to deliver low-latency network connectivity across multiple virtual machines. Supporting cloud service providers in scaling network bandwidth for multi-tenant environments with demanding throughput requirements. Deploying in rack-scale architectures to ensure rapid interconnectivity between blade servers and top-of-rack switches. By delivering dual 40GbE ports with flexible protocol support, this NIC enhances network performance and scalability in complex IT infrastructures. Its PCIe 3.0 interface ensures minimal bottlenecks, helping maintain operational efficiency in workloads that depend on swift and reliable network communication.

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M9NW6 Dell Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card

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