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MCX556A-EDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter 100GbE/EDR IB 2-Port QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16

SKU:

MCX556A-EDAT

Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 100GbE and EDR InfiniBand dual-port adapter
  • QSFP28 connectors for high-speed data transfer
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensuring fast connectivity
  • Supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols
In stock

$680.00
Product Overview

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
Brand Mellanox
Part Number MCX556A-EDAT
Technical Information
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

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

  • Delivers up to 100Gbps throughput on each port
  • Enables seamless switching between Ethernet and InfiniBand networks
  • Employs PCIe 4.0 x16 for improved data transfer rates
  • Compact QSFP28 connectors optimized for dense server setups
  • Supports RDMA for efficient data processing in HPC applications

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.


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MCX556A-EDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter 100GbE/EDR IB 2-Port QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16
MCX556A-EDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter 100GbE/EDR IB 2-Port QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16
$680.00