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Product Overview |
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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 |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | PW6D6 |
Technical Information |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP+ |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA |
Product Description |
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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
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 |
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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:
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. |