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MCX512A-ACUT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 NIC PCIe 3.0 x8 UEFI

SKU:
MCX512A-ACUT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 10/25GbE SFP28 NIC for high-speed networking
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures fast data transfer
  • UEFI support enhances system compatibility
  • Based on Mellanox ConnectX-5 technology for reliable performance
In stock

$332.00

Product Overview

The MCX512A-ACUT Mellanox ConnectX-5 network card provides dual 10/25GbE ports over SFP28 interfaces and fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots. It’s designed to deliver consistent, high-speed connectivity for servers primarily in data center or enterprise IT settings, supporting advanced networking and storage applications with UEFI compatibility for modern firmware environments.

General Information

Brand Mellanox
Part Number MCX512A-ACUT

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX512A)
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, 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, RMON, NC-SI
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, 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
Max Power Consumption Typical: 6W, Max: 8W
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

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


Product Description

The MCX512A-ACUT is a network interface card designed to provide high-bandwidth connectivity for servers and data center equipment. It delivers dual 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP28 connectors, making it a solid choice for environments needing fast and flexible networking.

Often found in enterprise data centers and cloud infrastructure, this card is built for IT professionals and organizations managing heavy network traffic. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface offers ample throughput for demanding applications, while UEFI support ensures smooth integration with modern server firmware.

Key Features

  • Offers dual 10/25GbE ports for versatile network configurations
  • Compatible with PCIe 3.0 x8 slots for efficient data exchange
  • Supports UEFI for improved boot and firmware interaction
  • Uses SFP28 ports allowing high-speed optical or copper connections
  • Delivers reliable performance leveraging ConnectX-5 technology

This NIC is commonly deployed in data centers where low latency and high throughput are critical. It plays a key role in virtualization, storage networking, and clustering setups, handling traffic-intensive workloads with dependable speed.

By integrating this card, organizations can maintain robust network connections that keep pace with evolving infrastructure demands without compromise.


Use Cases

The MCX512A-ACUT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE NIC is well-suited for data centers and enterprise IT environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency networking. It benefits system administrators and IT architects managing virtualization, storage, and compute workloads where reliable multi-gigabit connectivity is critical.

How It's Used:

  • Deploying in rack-mounted servers within hyperscale data centers to support 25GbE connectivity for virtualization clusters.
  • Integrating with enterprise storage arrays to enhance throughput and reduce bottlenecks in storage area networks (SANs).
  • Connecting compute nodes in HPC (High Performance Computing) environments demanding consistent low-latency communication.
  • Upgrading SMB network infrastructure to leverage multi-gigabit capacity for cloud-hosted applications and data services.
  • Implementing in edge computing gateways that require robust network interfaces for processing and forwarding large data streams.

This NIC supports scalable network architectures by enabling efficient multi-port connectivity with PCIe 3.0 x8 bandwidth and UEFI compatibility. Its deployment contributes to optimized resource utilization and network performance in demanding enterprise and data center operations.


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MCX512A-ACUT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 NIC PCIe 3.0 x8 UEFI
MCX512A-ACUT Mellanox Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 NIC PCIe 3.0 x8 UEFI
$332.00