Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 CX555A Single Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) Network Adapter. Low Profile (LP) Form Factor. P/N: 6FKDT, 06FKDT.
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- Specifications
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 6FKDT, 06FKDT, PCB001460_00 |
| Manufacturer | Mellanox |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Network Card |
| Model | CX555A (ConnectX-5 Series) |
| Form Factor | Low Profile (LP) PCIe Card |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 (Host), 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) / InfiniBand |
| External Interfaces | 1x QSFP28 |
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| Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
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| Processor Type | Mellanox ConnectX-5 (Controller) |
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| Compatible Port | QSFP28 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
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This is a Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 CX555A Single Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) Network Adapter, featuring a Low Profile (LP) form factor (P/N: 6FKDT, 06FKDT, PCB001460_00). Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, this high-performance Network Interface Card (NIC) delivers cutting-edge 100GbE connectivity, essential for the most demanding data center, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
Powered by the advanced Mellanox ConnectX-5 controller, this adapter provides a single QSFP28 port, offering extreme bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and advanced offload capabilities. It supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, making it a versatile choice for various high-speed interconnect needs. The ConnectX-5 series is renowned for its hardware offloads for NVMe-oF, RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), VXLAN, NVGRE, and other network virtualization protocols, significantly reducing CPU overhead and maximizing application performance. The Low Profile design ensures compatibility with a wider range of server chassis, making it an ideal solution for accelerating network-intensive applications and achieving superior I/O throughput in your Dell server environment.
Key Features
- Single Port 100GbE: Provides one QSFP28 port for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
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Mellanox ConnectX-5 CX555A: Utilizes an industry-leading Mellanox controller for unparalleled performance.
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Low Profile (LP) Form Factor: Ensures compatibility with space-constrained server chassis.
- PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 Interface: Offers ample bandwidth to support 100GbE speeds (check server/BIOS for actual PCIe generation support).
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RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) Support: Enables efficient, low-latency data transfer without CPU involvement.
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NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Offload: Accelerates access to remote NVMe storage.
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Network Virtualization Offloads: Supports VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve for improved virtual network performance.
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Genuine Dell Part: Guarantees optimal compatibility and reliability within Dell PowerEdge servers.
- InfiniBand Support (Optional/Configurable): Can also operate in InfiniBand mode for HPC environments, offering flexibility.
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Ultra-Low Latency: Designed for minimal delay in data transmission.