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Mellanox MCX512F-ACAT Connectx-5 25GBE Dual-Port SFP28 PCI EN Network Interface Card.

SKU:
MCX512F-ACAT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 network card
  • Based on Mellanox ConnectX-5 architecture for high performance
  • PCI Express interface for fast data transfer
  • Supports advanced offloads and RDMA technology
In stock

$274.00

Product Overview

The MCX512F-ACAT is a 25 Gigabit dual-port network card designed to fit into servers needing robust network throughput. It handles high-speed data transfers and is commonly used where fast, low-latency connections are essential, such as data centers and enterprise networks.

General Information

Brand Mellanox
Part Number MCX512F-ACAT

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX512F-ACAT)
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 25GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI
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, IPMI
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, 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 MCX512F-ACAT is a dual-port network interface card designed to deliver fast and efficient 25GbE connectivity. It's often found in data centers and high-performance computing environments where low latency and high throughput are critical.

Built for servers and storage systems, this card suits IT professionals looking to enhance network performance with advanced features like RDMA and hardware offloading. Its compact PCIe form factor makes it easy to integrate into existing infrastructure.

Key Features

  • Provides two SFP28 25GbE ports for flexible network setups
  • Offers RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for reduced CPU load
  • Supports PCI Express 3.0 for efficient data handling
  • Compatible with various operating systems including Linux and Windows
  • Includes hardware offloads to improve network efficiency

This card is typically deployed in server racks where fast data exchange is necessary, such as cloud computing and virtualization platforms. Its ability to reduce latency and offload tasks from the CPU helps maintain smooth operation under heavy network loads.

Users benefit from improved network speeds and reliable connections, making it a suitable choice for enterprises and research institutions that demand consistent performance.


Use Cases

The Mellanox MCX512F-ACAT network card is primarily deployed in high-density server environments where 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is essential. It serves IT professionals managing data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networks that demand efficient data throughput and low latency for critical workloads.

How It's Used:

  • Accelerating storage cluster connectivity in enterprise data centers requiring high bandwidth and minimal delay.
  • Supporting virtualization platforms with multiple VMs that benefit from RDMA offloads to reduce CPU overhead.
  • Enabling high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to communicate rapidly across nodes in scientific and financial modeling.
  • Facilitating edge computing deployments where compact rack servers need robust network interfaces for real-time data processing.
  • Providing backbone network interfaces in managed service provider environments handling heavy east-west traffic.

By integrating the MCX512F-ACAT, organizations achieve scalable network capacity and optimized performance for demanding applications. Its support for advanced offloads and PCIe connectivity ensures sustained throughput, aligning with the operational goals of modern high-performance infrastructures.


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Mellanox MCX512F-ACAT Connectx-5 25GBE Dual-Port SFP28 PCI EN Network Interface Card.
Mellanox MCX512F-ACAT Connectx-5 25GBE Dual-Port SFP28 PCI EN Network Interface Card.
$274.00