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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| 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 |
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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
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. |