Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card. EDR InfiniBand (100Gb/s) & 100GbE. Dual-Port QSFP28. PCIe 4.0 x16. Low Profile. P/N: MCX556A-EDAT.
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- Specifications
- Description
| Manufacturer Part Number | MCX556A-EDAT |
| Manufacturer | Mellanox |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Network Adapter |
| Model | ConnectX-5 VPI |
| Form Factor | Low Profile PCIe |
| Interface | EDR InfiniBand, 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| External Interfaces | 2x QSFP28 |
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| Transfer Rate | 100 Gb/s |
| Network Management Type | Mellanox OFED (OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution) |
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| TDP | ~10 W |
| Compatible Port | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
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This is a Mellanox CX556A ConnectX-5 VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) Adapter Card (P/N: MCX556A-EDAT). This cutting-edge network adapter is designed for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and enterprise data centers, delivering industry-leading performance, efficiency, and scalability. It provides unparalleled connectivity with dual-port support for both EDR InfiniBand (100Gb/s) and 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE), making it a versatile choice for modern, converged infrastructure.
Key Features
- VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) Technology: A standout feature, VPI allows for concurrent support of both EDR InfiniBand and 100 Gigabit Ethernet on the same adapter. This provides ultimate flexibility and future-proofing for dynamic data center needs.
- EDR InfiniBand (100Gb/s): When configured for InfiniBand, it delivers extremely low latency and high bandwidth essential for HPC and AI clusters, ensuring rapid data exchange between nodes.
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE): When configured for Ethernet, it provides ultra-fast network connectivity for cloud, enterprise, and storage applications, accelerating data transfer and improving application responsiveness.
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Dual QSFP28 Ports: Equipped with two QSFP28 ports, allowing for redundant connectivity or increased aggregate bandwidth.
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PCIe 4.0 x16 Interface: Utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface, ensuring that the adapter can fully leverage the speed of the host server and maximize network throughput.
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Low Profile Form Factor: Designed in a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for a wider range of servers, including space-constrained 1U and 2U rackmount chassis.