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MCX456A-FCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI 100GbE InfiniBand PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC

SKU:
MCX456A-FCAT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Single-port 100GbE QSFP28 network adapter for high-speed data transfer
  • Supports InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols with VPI technology
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface for fast system integration
  • Designed for demanding data center and HPC environments
In stock

$148.00

Product Overview

The MCX456A-FCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI network adapter card offers a flexible solution for combining InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity in one device. It fits into high-speed PCIe slots and is commonly used in data centers and HPC setups to deliver reliable, low-latency networking performance.

General Information

Brand Mellanox
Part Number MCX456A-FCAT

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI (MCX456A-FCAT)
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 100GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus) PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports 1-Port
OS Compatibility Windows Server 2022, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management SNMP, RMON
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Full Height (Standard)

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, cULus


Product Description

The MCX456A-FCAT is a versatile network adapter card that combines InfiniBand and Ethernet capabilities into a single 100GbE port. It is commonly used in data centers and high-performance computing clusters where low latency and high throughput are critical. Built for network professionals and system administrators, this card enables flexible deployment in both Ethernet and InfiniBand infrastructures.

Key Features

  • Enables dual-protocol operation for InfiniBand and Ethernet networks
  • Delivers data rates up to 100Gbps over a QSFP28 interface
  • Offers PCI Express 3.0 x16 compatibility for rapid data exchange with the host system
  • Includes advanced RDMA capabilities to optimize application performance
  • Supports broad OS and platform compatibility for easy integration

This adapter is often found in environments requiring intensive data transfer like cloud computing, storage networks, and scientific simulations. Its ability to handle both Infiniband and Ethernet traffic makes it a valuable asset where network flexibility and speed are priorities.


Use Cases

The MCX456A-FCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI adapter is primarily deployed in environments requiring flexible, high-speed networking solutions that support both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols. It is ideal for data centers and HPC (High Performance Computing) clusters where low latency and high throughput are critical to performance.

How It's Used:

  • Enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and complex analytics workloads.
  • Integrating into virtualization environments in enterprise data centers to optimize network performance for virtual machines and containers.
  • Connecting storage clusters in cloud infrastructures to facilitate rapid data access and efficient storage replication.
  • Supporting high-frequency trading platforms in financial institutions requiring minimal network delay and jitter.
  • Facilitating large-scale rack deployments in hyperscale cloud providers where dual-protocol support streamlines network management.

This network adapter enhances operational efficiency by consolidating protocol support in a single device, simplifying infrastructure management while delivering scalable, high-performance connectivity. Its compatibility with PCIe 3.0 x16 slots ensures seamless integration into existing systems, supporting demanding workloads with consistent reliability.


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MCX456A-FCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI 100GbE InfiniBand PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC
MCX456A-FCAT Mellanox ConnectX-4 VPI 100GbE InfiniBand PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC
$148.00