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| Product Overview |
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The Lenovo SC57A40944 Mellanox ConnectX-6 adapter is a dual-port PCIe card that bridges Ethernet and InfiniBand networks, fitting neatly into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. It offers high-speed connectivity options ideal for data centers and enterprise applications requiring low latency and high bandwidth. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Lenovo |
| Part Number | SC57A40944 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-6 |
| 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, NC-SI, IPMI |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP56 |
| 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 |
| Product Description |
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The Lenovo SC57A40944 Mellanox ConnectX-6 adapter offers a powerful networking solution designed for high-performance computing environments. It serves as a versatile dual-port card supporting both 100 Gigabit Ethernet and HDR InfiniBand protocols, thanks to its VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) capability. Often found in data centers and enterprise server setups, this adapter fits seamlessly into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, providing robust connectivity for workloads that demand low latency and high throughput. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its flexibility and speed when managing critical applications. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in large-scale computing clusters or server farms where performance and reliability are essential. Its role in reducing network bottlenecks helps maintain smooth data flow for demanding applications such as virtualization, AI workloads, and storage networking. |