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Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card EDR IB (100Gb/s) and 100GbE Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 RoHS R6
SKU:
MCX556A-ECAT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
- Dual-port QSFP28 adapter supporting 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet
- Based on ConnectX-5 VPI technology for flexible networking options
- PCIe 3.0 x16 interface ensures high-speed data transfer
- RoHS compliant for environmental safety
In stock
$429.00
| Product Overview |
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The MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card delivers dual 100Gb/s connectivity options for both EDR InfiniBand and Ethernet. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, offering flexibility for data centers requiring adaptable, high-bandwidth network interfaces without changing hardware. |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | MCX556A-ECAT |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 (MCX556A-ECAT) |
| 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, IPMI |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, 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 |
| 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 MCX556A-ECAT adapter card provides versatile connectivity by supporting both 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100Gb Ethernet through its dual QSFP28 ports. It’s often found in data centers and high-performance computing environments where fast, reliable network throughput is critical. Built for professionals managing demanding workloads, this card allows seamless switching between networking protocols without hardware changes. Network engineers and system administrators benefit from its flexibility and robust performance. Key Features
Typically deployed in server racks within enterprise data centers, this adapter enhances cluster communication and storage access speeds. It plays a key role in environments where minimizing latency and maximizing throughput are essential. |
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