Name: MCX512F-ACHT Mellanox 10Gb/25Gb Dual-Port SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Network Adapter
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX512F-ACHT
Price: 195.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT adapter provides dual 10Gb or 25Gb SFP28 ports and fits into servers via a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. It’s commonly integrated into data center networks where efficient, high-speed connectivity is needed without overcomplicating setup. Its role is to ensure stable and speedy data transmission while supporting a wide range of network configurations.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX512F-ACHT

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX512F)
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 x16
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 Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT is a high-performance network adapter designed to deliver reliable 10Gb and 25Gb connectivity. It's built for servers and workstations that require fast data transfer and low latency connections, commonly found in data centers, cloud environments, and high-performance computing clusters. Often used in places where network speed and efficiency are critical, this adapter suits IT professionals managing storage networks or virtualization setups. Its dual SFP28 ports provide flexibility for connecting to various network devices while maintaining consistent performance. Key Features Supports 10Gb and 25Gb Ethernet speeds with SFP28 ports Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x16 for broad compatibility and bandwidth Designed to minimize latency and improve packet processing Offers robust driver support on multiple operating systems Enables scalable network setups with dual-port flexibility This adapter is typically deployed in server racks within enterprise data centers where maximizing throughput matters. It helps maintain smooth network traffic for storage, virtualization, and compute workloads, making it a practical choice for network engineers aiming to optimize infrastructure reliability.

Use Cases
The Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT network adapter is typically deployed in high-density data center environments requiring scalable 10Gb and 25Gb connectivity. IT infrastructure teams managing virtualization clusters and storage networks benefit from its high throughput and low latency, ensuring efficient data handling under heavy workloads. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed connectivity for hyper-converged infrastructure in enterprise data centers. Supporting low-latency networking for storage area networks (SAN) in large-scale virtualization platforms. Providing dual-port 25Gb links for rack-mounted servers in cloud computing environments. Facilitating edge computing deployments that require compact yet powerful network adapters. Integrating into high-performance computing (HPC) clusters demanding reliable multi-gigabit throughput. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed links that accommodate growing data loads and evolving network topologies. Its compatibility with PCIe 3.0 x16 slots allows seamless scalability as data center architectures expand or shift toward higher bandwidth requirements.

MCX512F-ACHT Mellanox 10Gb/25Gb Dual-Port SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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