Name: MCX416A-GCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN Dual 50GbE QSFP28 PCIe Gen3 NIC
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX416A-GCAT
Price: 229.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MCX416A-GCAT NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN adapter provides dual 50GbE QSFP28 ports and a PCIe Gen3 interface, making it suitable for high-speed network environments. It fits well in data centers and servers that demand efficient, low-latency communication and supports advanced features like RDMA to optimize data transfer processes.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX416A-GCAT

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 MCX416A-GCAT is a high-performance network adapter designed to deliver fast and reliable 50 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is built for demanding data center environments that require low latency and high bandwidth communication. Often found in server and storage deployments, this adapter supports advanced features like RDMA over Converged Ethernet, enhancing data transfer efficiency for applications such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure. Key Features Offers dual QSFP28 ports enabling flexible network configurations Supports PCIe Gen3 x16 for seamless integration with modern servers Enables RDMA for reduced CPU overhead and improved throughput Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and networking software Designed to handle demanding workloads in data-intensive environments This network card is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks where high speed and reliability are crucial. It plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth data flow and minimizing bottlenecks in complex network architectures. By enabling faster and more efficient networking, the MCX416A-GCAT helps maintain performance in environments that handle large volumes of data or require real-time communication.

Use Cases
The MCX416A-GCAT NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN adapter is predominantly deployed in high-performance computing and enterprise data center environments that require ultra-fast, reliable network connectivity. Network architects and system administrators benefit from its dual-port 50GbE capabilities when managing workloads that demand low latency and high throughput, such as virtualization or large-scale storage systems. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed connections between servers in data centers to support cloud computing and virtualization environments. Facilitating fast data transfer within storage clusters for enterprises managing large-scale databases or big data analytics. Integrating into HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters to optimize parallel processing workloads with low-latency RDMA capabilities. Providing network backbone connectivity in colocation facilities where multiple tenants require robust, high-throughput network interfaces. Supporting edge computing nodes that process data locally while maintaining efficient uplink to central data centers. This network adapter contributes to operational efficiency by reducing data transfer bottlenecks and enhancing communication speed in dense rack deployments. Its scalable design aligns with evolving infrastructure demands, ensuring consistent performance as workloads intensify.

MCX416A-GCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN Dual 50GbE QSFP28 PCIe Gen3 NIC

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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Use Cases