Name: MCX556A-EDAT Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter 100GbE EDR IB 2-Port QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX556A-EDAT
Price: 549.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

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.

Use Cases
The Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX VPI Adapter is widely utilized in environments requiring seamless integration between Ethernet and InfiniBand networks. It benefits data centers and HPC clusters where high throughput and low latency are critical for performance-intensive workloads and virtualization. How It's Used: Connecting high-performance computing clusters in research institutions for accelerated data processing. Enabling converged network architectures in large-scale data centers that run mixed Ethernet and InfiniBand traffic. Supporting virtualization environments with demanding I/O requirements in enterprise IT infrastructures. Facilitating storage area networks (SANs) in cloud service providers for efficient, high-speed data access. Implementing edge computing nodes that require flexible, high-bandwidth connectivity to central data hubs. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by bridging different network protocols without sacrificing throughput, allowing scalable expansion as workloads grow. Its design supports optimized data flow in complex network topologies, critical for maintaining performance consistency in demanding IT environments.

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

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