Name: MCX515A Mellanox ConnectX-5 100GbE Single-Port QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Network Adapter
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX515A
Price: 337.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The MCX515A Mellanox ConnectX-5 network adapter provides a single 100GbE QSFP28 port and connects via PCIe 3.0 x16, enabling high-speed, low-latency network access for servers. It's suited for data centers and enterprise setups where fast, reliable connectivity is essential to support heavy workloads and virtualization efforts.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX515A

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The MCX515A adapter delivers 100GbE network connectivity suitable for demanding data centers and enterprise environments. Often found in servers requiring fast data exchange, it supports PCIe 3.0 x16 for robust bandwidth. This card is built for system administrators and IT professionals who need reliable high-speed networking to handle large-scale workloads or virtualization. Key Features Handles extremely high data rates with its QSFP28 port Offers efficient CPU offloads to reduce processing overhead Compatible with various Ethernet protocols and standards Supports RDMA for faster data movement in cluster computing Designed to integrate smoothly with existing server infrastructure Typically deployed in data centers, HPC clusters, and cloud infrastructure, the MCX515A plays a key role in maintaining fast and stable network communications. It helps reduce bottlenecks in data-heavy environments by providing consistent and low-latency connections.

Use Cases
The MCX515A Mellanox ConnectX-5 network adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance data centers and enterprise environments that require ultra-fast and low-latency network connections. It is ideal for IT teams managing virtualization workloads, large-scale storage systems, and compute clusters demanding consistent 100GbE throughput. How It's Used: Deployed in cloud data centers to support virtual machine migration and multi-tenant network traffic isolation. Integrated into enterprise storage clusters for accelerating data replication and backup operations. Used in high-frequency trading environments where microsecond latency reductions impact transaction performance. Implemented within HPC (High Performance Computing) clusters to enable fast data exchange between compute nodes. Installed in edge computing nodes requiring robust 100GbE connectivity to central data centers. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering reliable, low-latency connectivity that scales with growing data demands. Its design supports dense rack deployments and helps maintain network performance even under demanding workloads, making it a strategic component for optimizing infrastructure throughput and minimizing bottlenecks.

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MCX515A Mellanox ConnectX-5 100GbE Single-Port QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Network Adapter

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