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MCX512A-ACAT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter

SKU:
MCX512A-ACAT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 10/25GbE SFP28 network adapter
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Supports 10GbE and 25GbE Ethernet standards
  • Designed for low latency and high throughput networking
In stock

$232.00

Product Overview

The NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX512A-ACAT network adapter offers dual 10/25GbE SFP28 ports through a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, fitting into servers or workstations to improve network throughput. It’s designed to handle high data volumes efficiently and is commonly used in data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networks where speed and low latency matter.

General Information

Brand Mellanox
Part Number MCX512A-ACAT

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-5
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, 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, NC-SI
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical

Form Factor Standard PCIe Card
Port Type SFP28
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 NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX512A-ACAT is a high-performance network adapter card designed to enhance server and workstation connectivity. It offers two ports capable of 10GbE or 25GbE speeds using SFP28 interfaces, making it suitable for demanding data center environments and enterprise networks.

Often found in setups requiring accelerated data transfer and low latency communication, this network card is built for IT professionals and organizations managing high-bandwidth applications such as virtualization, storage, and cloud computing.

Key Features

  • Compatible with PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots to maximize throughput
  • Provides flexible 10GbE or 25GbE connectivity options
  • Optimized for both Ethernet networking and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
  • Supports advanced network features to improve data center efficiency
  • Includes enhanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load

This adapter card is typically deployed in server racks and network switches where fast and reliable data transfer is critical. It helps maintain smooth network operations and reduces bottlenecks in applications that demand high-speed communication. Its role is vital in environments that require both performance and reliability without sacrificing compatibility.


Use Cases

The MCX512A-ACAT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter is ideal for deployment in environments that demand high-speed, low-latency connectivity such as data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization platforms or high-throughput storage networks by enabling efficient data transfer and reduced network bottlenecks.

How It's Used:

  • Enhancing network performance in virtualization environments within enterprise data centers requiring reliable multi-tenant connectivity.
  • Supporting high-throughput storage clusters by providing accelerated data paths for large-scale file and block storage applications.
  • Facilitating cloud infrastructure deployments where scalable and low-latency network access is critical for workload mobility.
  • Improving connectivity in edge computing nodes that handle real-time analytics and require robust, high-speed data links.
  • Enabling SMB networks to transition from legacy 1GbE setups to higher bandwidth architectures without major infrastructure overhaul.

This network adapter helps maintain operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and low latency, essential for scaling modern network environments. Its ability to integrate into existing PCIe-based systems supports incremental upgrades toward 25GbE networking, aligning with evolving performance requirements.


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MCX512A-ACAT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter
MCX512A-ACAT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter
$232.00