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MCX516A-CDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC

SKU:
MCX516A-CDAT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-speed networking
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface ensures fast data transfer
  • Built on Mellanox ConnectX-5 architecture for advanced performance
  • Designed for demanding data center and enterprise environments
In stock

$479.00

Product Overview

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

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

  • High throughput with dual QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE connections
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface offers substantial bandwidth for data-intensive tasks
  • Advanced offloads and RDMA support reduce CPU load and latency
  • Compatible with major operating systems and network protocols
  • Efficient power management to help optimize energy consumption

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.


Use Cases

The MCX516A-CDAT network adapter card is tailored for high-performance networking environments where low latency and high throughput are critical. It is particularly suited for data centers, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT infrastructures that demand robust and scalable connectivity between servers and storage systems.

How It's Used:

  • Enhances virtualization platforms in large data centers by providing high-speed connections between virtual machines and storage clusters.
  • Supports high-frequency trading environments requiring ultra-low latency and consistent network performance.
  • Integrates into enterprise IT networks to enable rapid data transfer for big data analytics and AI workloads.
  • Facilitates high-bandwidth communication in HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters for scientific simulations and modeling.
  • Enables efficient rack-scale deployments by connecting multiple servers at 100GbE speeds in cloud and edge computing scenarios.

This adapter contributes to operational efficiency by ensuring consistent high-speed data transfer and scalable connectivity. Its capabilities help IT teams maintain network performance and accommodate growing bandwidth demands in complex, data-intensive environments.


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MCX516A-CDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC
MCX516A-CDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC
$479.00