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MCX455A-ECAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI InfiniBand 1-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card

SKU:
MCX455A-ECAT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Single-port 100GbE QSFP28 network adapter
  • Supports InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface for high throughput
  • Designed for high-performance computing and data centers
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$99.00

Product Overview

The MCX455A-ECAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI is a network adapter card that supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet on a single 100GbE QSFP28 port. It fits into PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and is used primarily in high-performance computing and enterprise data centers to deliver fast, versatile networking capabilities while minimizing CPU overhead.

General Information

Brand Mellanox
Part Number MCX455A-ECAT

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI (MCX455A)
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 100GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus) PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports 1-Port
OS Compatibility Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management SNMP, RMON
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical

Form Factor Standard PCIe Card
Port Type QSFP28
Cabling Type AOC
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

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


Product Description

This Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI network adapter provides a versatile solution for high-speed networking needs, supporting both InfiniBand and Ethernet on a single port. It's built for environments requiring fast data transfer and low latency, making it suitable for data centers, HPC clusters, and enterprise networks.

Often found in demanding applications like scientific computing, virtualization, and storage networking, this card is a choice for IT professionals and system architects looking to enhance network performance.

Key Features

  • Dual-protocol capability enables flexible deployment options
  • QSFP28 port supports up to 100GbE or 100Gb/s InfiniBand speeds
  • High throughput ensured by PCIe 3.0 x16 connectivity
  • Offloads network processing to reduce CPU load
  • Compatible with a wide range of servers and operating systems

You'll typically see this adapter installed in server racks powering cloud infrastructure or HPC setups where rapid data movement is critical. It plays a key role in boosting network efficiency without overwhelming system resources.


Use Cases

The MCX455A-ECAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI is ideal for deployment in environments that demand high-throughput, low-latency networking. It is particularly suited for enterprise data centers and HPC clusters where dual-protocol support and efficient PCIe connectivity optimize resource utilization and network flexibility.

How It's Used:

  • Integrating HPC clusters that require both InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity to streamline workloads and accelerate compute tasks.
  • Deploying in large-scale data centers to support virtualized server environments with high-performance networking demands.
  • Connecting storage clusters in enterprise IT setups to improve data transfer rates and reduce bottlenecks in distributed file systems.
  • Facilitating edge computing deployments that benefit from a versatile port supporting multiple protocols for diverse data streams.
  • Enhancing network infrastructure for cloud service providers needing scalable 100GbE bandwidth with backward compatibility.

This adapter fosters efficiency and scalability by consolidating network protocols in a single interface, reducing hardware sprawl and simplifying management. Its PCIe 3.0 x16 interface ensures sustained throughput essential for performance-critical applications in evolving IT infrastructures.


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MCX455A-ECAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI InfiniBand 1-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card
MCX455A-ECAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI InfiniBand 1-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card
$99.00