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| Product Overview |
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The Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter provides dual 100GbE and EDR IB ports via QSFP28 connectors, fitted on a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. It's designed to bridge Ethernet and InfiniBand networks, delivering robust performance for data centers and HPC systems that demand flexible, high-speed networking solutions. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | MCX556A-EDAT |
| Technical Information | |
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| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX (MCX556A) |
| 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 4.0 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, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Max Power Consumption | Typical: 16W; Maximum: 25W |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA |
| Product Description |
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The Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter is a versatile network card that combines 100 Gigabit Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand capabilities into one dual-port device. It is commonly used in data centers and high-performance computing environments where low latency and high throughput are crucial. This adapter is built for system administrators and IT professionals who need flexible and efficient networking solutions. Key Features
Typically found in enterprise servers and HPC clusters, this adapter plays a key role in accelerating workloads and reducing network bottlenecks. Its dual-protocol support makes it a practical option for environments requiring both Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity without additional hardware. |