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| Product Overview |
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The MCX556M Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card combines high-speed networking for both EDR InfiniBand and 100Gb Ethernet. It fits into data centers and HPC setups where low latency and flexible protocol support are necessary, serving as a reliable interface between servers and network fabrics. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Mellanox |
| Part Number | MCX556M |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
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| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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The MCX556M Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card offers dual-protocol support, enabling seamless operation over EDR InfiniBand and 100Gb Ethernet networks. It’s designed for environments demanding high bandwidth and low latency, such as data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise server setups. Built for network architects and system administrators, this card brings flexibility by allowing socket direct communication, which reduces overhead and accelerates data transfer. It’s often found in setups where efficient, high-speed connectivity is critical for workloads like data analytics, virtualization, and large-scale simulations. Key Features
Typically deployed in data centers and HPC clusters, this adapter plays a crucial role in ensuring fast and reliable network connections. Its dual-protocol capability lets organizations adapt to evolving networking needs without changing hardware, which helps maintain agility in complex IT environments. |
| Use Cases |
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The MCX556M Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card is widely deployed in environments that require seamless integration of InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, such as high-performance computing clusters and modern data centers. Its low-latency, high-throughput capabilities make it ideal for enterprises managing intensive workloads and large-scale virtualization. Networking teams in HPC and cloud infrastructure settings benefit from its versatile protocol support and socket direct access technology. How It's Used:
This adapter card enhances operational efficiency by providing a unified interface for dual-protocol environments, reducing network complexity and improving resource utilization. Its scalability supports growing infrastructure demands while maintaining consistent performance across diverse workloads. |