Name: MCX516A-CCHT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN Dual 100Gbps QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Low-profile NIC
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX516A-CCHT
Price: 449.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MCX516A-CCHT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN network adapter provides dual 100Gbps QSFP28 ports and a PCIe 3.0 x16 connection designed for high-bandwidth networking tasks. It fits well in servers requiring fast data movement and low latency, offering features that support virtualization and storage acceleration in enterprise networks.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX516A-CCHT

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX516A)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
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
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP28
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 ConnectX-5 EN MCX516A-CCHT is a network adapter designed to deliver high-performance connectivity for data-intensive applications. It is often found in servers and storage systems where fast and reliable Ethernet connections are essential. Built for IT professionals and system architects, this adapter supports dual 100Gbps links to handle demanding workloads and large data transfers efficiently. Key Features Offers dual QSFP28 ports capable of 100Gbps each for flexible networking Equipped with PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface ensuring low latency and high throughput Supports advanced RDMA and offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Compatible with various operating systems common in enterprise environments Low-profile design allows installation in space-constrained server setups This card is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks where speed and reliability are crucial. It plays a key role in accelerating data flows, supporting virtualization, and improving storage networking. Users benefit from its robust hardware that keeps demanding workloads running smoothly without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The MCX516A-CCHT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN adapter is ideal for high-performance computing environments that demand rapid data throughput and low latency. It is particularly suited for enterprises and data centers managing large-scale virtualized workloads, storage networks, and high-speed data transfers. How It's Used: High-density data center servers requiring dual 100Gbps connections for accelerated cloud computing applications. Enterprise virtualization hosts where low-latency network interfaces enhance VM migration and workload consolidation. Storage area networks (SANs) leveraging fast PCIe connectivity for efficient storage traffic and backup operations. Network function virtualization (NFV) setups in telco environments demanding scalable and programmable network adapters. Edge computing nodes processing real-time data streams that benefit from compact low-profile form factors. This network adapter supports operational efficiency by enabling high-bandwidth data paths and low latency transfers, facilitating scalable deployment in complex IT infrastructures. Its compatibility with existing PCIe 3.0 systems ensures seamless integration into current server architectures.

MCX516A-CCHT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN Dual 100Gbps QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Low-profile NIC

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