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| Product Overview |
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The MCX516A-CDAT connects servers and devices with dual 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, fitting into PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots to provide reliable high-bandwidth networking. It’s designed to handle intense data transfers, making it suitable for data center upgrades or enterprise networking setups that require consistent speed and low latency. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | MCX516A-CDAT |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN |
| 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, 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 | QSFP28 |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Max Power Consumption | Typical ~20W, Max ~25W |
| 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 MCX516A-CDAT network adapter card is designed to deliver robust 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through two QSFP28 ports. It’s commonly used in data centers and high-performance computing setups where large volumes of data need to move quickly and reliably across networks. IT professionals and network engineers often find this card ideal for upgrading server capabilities or enhancing network infrastructure with cutting-edge speed and efficiency. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in environments where fast, low-latency communication is critical, such as cloud services, virtualization platforms, and storage networks. It plays an important role in maintaining seamless data flow and supporting demanding workloads without bottlenecks. |