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| Product Overview |
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The MCX4121A-ACAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 LX network adapter card provides two 25GbE SFP28 ports and fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, enabling fast and reliable network connections. It fits well in data center servers and enterprise environments looking to boost their Ethernet speeds while keeping latency low. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | MCX4121A-ACAT |
| Technical Information | |
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| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-4 LX |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 25GbE |
| Data Center Bridging | Yes |
| Storage Over Ethernet | iSCSI, SMB Direct |
| Interface (Bus) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Number of Ports | 2-Port (Dual) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi |
| Network Management | SNMP, RMON |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | SFP28 |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Max Power Consumption | Typical 7W, Maximum 9W |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV |
| Product Description |
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The Mellanox ConnectX-4 LX network adapter is built for delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity in demanding environments. It is often found in data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networks where fast and efficient communication is critical. This card supports dual 25 Gigabit Ethernet connections through SFP28 ports, making it suitable for workloads that require robust data transfer capabilities. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, the MCX4121A-ACAT helps improve network performance and reduce latency. It is commonly used in servers and storage systems that benefit from a balance of speed and efficiency. Key Features
You will typically see this adapter in high-performance computing clusters and virtualization setups where stable and fast network links matter. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flows and minimizing network delays, supporting a range of applications from storage to cloud services. |