Name: Mellanox MCX4421A-ACAN ConnectX -4 LX EN Adapter Card for Open Compute Project (OCP) PCI Express 3.0 x8 2 Port(s) 25GbE Optical Fiber Interface Card
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX4421A-ACAN
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The Mellanox MCX4421A-ACAN ConnectX-4 LX EN Adapter Card is a dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet network interface designed specifically for Open Compute Project servers. It fits into a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and provides high-speed optical fiber connectivity suitable for data centers and enterprise networking environments, delivering dependable and scalable performance without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX4421A-ACAN

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This network adapter card enables high-speed networking with two 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports using optical fiber connections. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where fast and reliable connectivity is crucial. The card is built for servers following the Open Compute Project standards, making it a good fit for those looking to upgrade or build modern, scalable infrastructure. Network engineers and IT professionals often find this adapter useful when deploying or maintaining high-performance computing clusters or cloud services. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures the card can handle demanding workloads without bottlenecks. Key Features Offers 25GbE speeds on two optical fiber ports for robust network performance Compatible with OCP-compliant server systems for flexible deployment ConnectX-4 LX technology supports advanced networking features and offloads Utilizes PCI Express 3.0 x8 for efficient data transfer rates Optimized for environments needing low latency and high throughput Typically, this adapter is deployed in large-scale data centers, cloud infrastructure setups, and virtualization hosts. Its reliable performance helps maintain stable network connections critical for demanding applications and services.

Use Cases
The Mellanox MCX4421A-ACAN ConnectX-4 LX EN Adapter Card is commonly deployed in high-density data centers and enterprise IT environments requiring robust 25GbE optical connectivity. It is particularly suited for organizations leveraging Open Compute Project servers to optimize network throughput and reduce latency in demanding workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments where multiple VMs demand high bandwidth and low latency for optimal performance. Integrating into storage clusters requiring fast and reliable fiber connectivity to accelerate data access and replication. Enhancing cloud service provider infrastructures by facilitating scalable, high-throughput network connections in rack deployments. Deploying in edge computing sites needing compact yet powerful network adapters for real-time data processing. Facilitating high-performance computing (HPC) clusters where low-latency and high-speed data transfers are critical for compute tasks. This adapter card supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent and scalable network performance across various demanding environments. Its compatibility with OCP servers ensures streamlined integration, helping IT teams maintain throughput and reduce bottlenecks in evolving infrastructure setups.

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Mellanox MCX4421A-ACAN ConnectX -4 LX EN Adapter Card for Open Compute Project (OCP) PCI Express 3.0 x8 2 Port(s) 25GbE Optical Fiber Interface Card

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