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OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 Mellanox 40Gb Dual Port QSFP+ Ethernet InfiniBand OCP Mezzanine Card

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OCP-40G-QA2-CX3

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 40Gb dual port QSFP+ interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Based on Mellanox ConnectX-3 architecture supporting Ethernet and InfiniBand
  • Designed as an OCP mezzanine card compatible with Open Compute Project systems
  • Optimized for low latency and high throughput environments
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$171.00
Product Overview

The OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 card offers dual 40Gb QSFP+ ports, providing both Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity options. It fits into Open Compute Project mezzanine slots, making it suitable for modular server designs. This card delivers low latency and high throughput essential for modern data center networks, helping to streamline communication between servers and storage systems.

General Information
Brand Mellanox
Technical Information
Product Type OCP NIC
Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 40GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus) PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports 2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility Windows Server 2022, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support RDMA, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Internal/Mezzanine
Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor OCP 2.0
Port Type QSFP+
Cabling Type AOC
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required No
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

The OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 is a mezzanine network card designed to provide dual 40Gb QSFP+ ports, enabling fast and reliable connectivity in data centers and enterprise infrastructure. This card is commonly found in servers following the Open Compute Project standards, offering a flexible networking solution suitable for both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols.

Built for IT professionals and network administrators managing high-performance computing clusters or cloud environments, it delivers robust performance with reduced latency. Its compatibility with OCP systems makes it a practical choice for scalable, modular deployments.

Key Features

  • Dual QSFP+ ports support 40 Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand for versatile networking
  • ConnectX-3 architecture ensures efficient data processing and offloads
  • OCP mezzanine form factor designed for seamless integration with Open Compute platforms
  • Supports RDMA and advanced traffic management capabilities
  • Engineered for low power consumption while maintaining high throughput

This card plays a critical role in enabling high-speed data exchanges within dense server environments. Its balance of performance and efficiency helps maintain reliable network operations under demanding workloads. The OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 provides a solid foundation for building out scalable and future-ready network infrastructures.


Use Cases

The OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 card is typically deployed in server environments that prioritize high bandwidth and low latency, such as data centers and HPC clusters. It benefits IT teams seeking scalable network connectivity within OCP-based infrastructures where flexibility and performance are key.

How It's Used:

  • Integrating high-speed links in Open Compute Project compliant server modules
  • Connecting compute nodes within high-performance computing clusters for low latency
  • Enabling fast data transfer between storage systems and servers in enterprise environments
  • Supporting cloud infrastructure networks requiring dual-port 40Gb Ethernet or InfiniBand
  • Facilitating traffic management and RDMA in virtualization and containerized platforms

By delivering reliable, fast network interfaces, this card supports operational efficiency and scalability. Its design ensures smooth communication channels vital for managing large-scale compute and storage workloads.


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OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 Mellanox 40Gb Dual Port QSFP+ Ethernet InfiniBand OCP Mezzanine Card
OCP-40G-QA2-CX3 Mellanox 40Gb Dual Port QSFP+ Ethernet InfiniBand OCP Mezzanine Card
$171.00