Name: MCX311A-XCAT Mellanox ConnectX-3 10Gb/s 1-Port PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet NIC
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX311A-XCAT
Price: 64.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MCX311A-XCAT Mellanox ConnectX-3 1-Port 10Gb/s PCI Express 3.0 x8 Network Adapter is designed to provide high-speed network connectivity for servers and workstations. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots and delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance, making it suitable for data centers, virtualization, and demanding network environments.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX311A-XCAT
Alternate Part Number	MCX311A-XCAT-03-CT

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	1-Port
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP+
Cabling Type	AOC
Max Power Consumption	6W
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Mellanox ConnectX-3 1-Port 10Gb/s Network Adapter Card delivers reliable and fast network connectivity for servers and workstations. It is commonly used in data centers, enterprise networks, and high-performance computing environments where quick data exchange is critical. Built for IT professionals and network administrators, this adapter fits into standard PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots, supporting smooth integration with existing hardware setups. Its 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed helps reduce bottlenecks during large data transfers or virtualization tasks. Key Features Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet for accelerated network throughput Utilizes PCI Express 3.0 x8 for enhanced data transfer rates Offers low latency, improving performance for real-time applications Compatible with most server and workstation platforms Energy-efficient design to reduce power consumption This adapter is often found in data centers and enterprise server rooms, where reliable and fast network interfaces are essential. It helps maintain smooth data flow in environments that require consistent high bandwidth and low latency.

Use Cases
The MCX311A-XCAT Mellanox ConnectX-3 network adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance IT environments requiring robust 10Gb Ethernet connectivity. It is particularly suited for organizations managing virtualization platforms, large-scale data center infrastructures, and high-throughput storage networks. How It's Used: Enhancing server connectivity in virtualization farms to optimize network throughput and reduce latency for virtual machines. Integrating into data center rack deployments to provide scalable 10Gb Ethernet links for aggregated traffic handling. Supporting high-speed storage clusters requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth connections for efficient data replication and access. Facilitating edge computing nodes with reliable network performance for processing time-sensitive workloads close to data sources. Upgrading enterprise IT infrastructures to support bandwidth-intensive applications such as big data analytics and real-time monitoring. This adapter delivers consistent network performance crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and scalability in demanding IT environments. Its support for PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface ensures that server hardware can fully leverage 10Gb Ethernet speeds, enabling smoother data flows and improved application responsiveness.

MCX311A-XCAT Mellanox ConnectX-3 10Gb/s 1-Port PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet NIC

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