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| Product Overview |
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The MCX555A-ECAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter provides a single QSFP28 port that supports both 100Gb Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and is designed for data centers and HPC setups requiring flexible, high-speed connectivity options. The adapter balances performance and versatility, often serving as a core component in environments that mix Ethernet and InfiniBand traffic. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | MCX555A-ECAT |
| Technical Information | |
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| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX555A) |
| 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 | 1-Port |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL |
| Network Management | SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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The MCX555A-ECAT is a versatile network adapter built for high-performance computing and data center environments. It combines 100 Gigabit Ethernet and Enhanced Data Rate InfiniBand connectivity into a single port, enabling flexible and fast network configurations. This adapter is often found in servers and storage systems that require reliable, low-latency communication. Engineered for professionals managing intensive workloads, the MCX555A-ECAT offers seamless integration with PCIe 3.0 x16 slots to deliver robust throughput. It’s commonly used in setups where both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols are needed without swapping hardware. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in high-throughput data centers and HPC clusters where network flexibility and speed are critical. Its dual-protocol capability helps reduce hardware needs while maintaining performance, making it a practical choice for complex networking environments. |