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PW6D6 Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ ConnectX-3 PCIe 3.0 x8 NIC

SKU:
PW6D6
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-speed networking
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface ensures fast data transfer
  • Based on Mellanox ConnectX-3 chipset with QDR InfiniBand support
  • Compatible with Dell servers and data center environments
In stock

$146.06

Product Overview

The PW6D6 Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 is a dual-port 40GbE network interface card designed to fit into servers requiring high throughput and low latency. It integrates easily into Dell systems and is suited for environments that need reliable and fast network communication, such as data centers and high-performance computing clusters.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number PW6D6

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 40GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), SMB Direct
Interface (Bus) PCIe 3.0 x8
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, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical

Form Factor Standard PCIe Card
Port Type QSFP+
Cabling Type AOC
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA


Product Description

The PW6D6 Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 network card is designed to deliver high-performance networking with dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports. It is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where rapid data throughput and low latency are critical. Built for server connectivity, this card supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, making it versatile for different networking setups.

IT professionals and system administrators typically use this NIC to enhance server communication and improve cluster performance. Its PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface allows it to handle demanding applications such as virtualization, storage networks, and high-performance computing.

Key Features

  • Offers two 40GbE QSFP+ ports enabling fast network connections
  • Supports PCI Express 3.0 x8 for efficient data exchanges
  • Compatible with InfiniBand QDR for low-latency operations
  • Works seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Provides robust driver support for various operating systems

This network card is commonly deployed in clustered server environments and data centers where bandwidth and latency are critical factors. Users benefit from its ability to boost network speeds, support multiple protocols, and ensure stable connectivity across server infrastructures.


Use Cases

The PW6D6 Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ ConnectX-3 PCIe 3.0 x8 NIC is primarily deployed in high-performance computing environments and data centers where low latency and high throughput networking are critical. It benefits IT administrators managing Dell server infrastructures requiring fast interconnects for demanding workloads such as virtualization and large-scale storage access.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting storage clusters in enterprise data centers to accelerate data transfers and minimize bottlenecks.
  • Enabling high-throughput communication between nodes in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and analytics.
  • Supporting virtualization environments requiring fast VM migration and low network latency in Dell-based server racks.
  • Facilitating low-latency trading platforms in financial services where millisecond delays impact performance.
  • Integrating into cloud service provider infrastructure to ensure scalable and reliable tenant network connectivity.

This NIC supports operational efficiency by delivering robust network performance and scalable bandwidth, which are essential for handling growing data volumes and complex workloads in modern server environments. Its compatibility with Dell systems simplifies integration and maintenance, facilitating sustained high performance in demanding IT deployments.


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PW6D6 Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ ConnectX-3 PCIe 3.0 x8 NIC
PW6D6 Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ ConnectX-3 PCIe 3.0 x8 NIC
$146.06