Mellanox MCX416A-BCAT ConnectX-4 EN Network Interface Card
The Mellanox MCX416A-BCAT ConnectX-4 EN is a high-performance 40/56GbE dual-port QSFP28 network interface card (NIC) designed for data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise networking, and cloud infrastructure. Featuring PCIe 3.0 x16 connectivity, it delivers low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive workloads such as AI, big data analytics, and high-speed storage networks.
Key Features
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40GbE/56GbE Dual-Port Connectivity – Supports high-speed networking for demanding workloads.
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Dual QSFP28 Ports – Compatible with various optical and copper transceivers for flexible networking.
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PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface – Provides maximum bandwidth utilization for high-performance applications.
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Low Latency & High Throughput – Designed for HPC, AI, cloud computing, and data center applications.
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RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2) – Reduces CPU load and improves network efficiency.
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Virtualization Support – Compatible with SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve for virtualized environments.
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Energy Efficient Design – Optimized for low power consumption while maintaining peak performance.
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Tall Bracket Included – Standard for rack-mounted servers (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX416A-BCAT
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Superior network and storage performance with hardware acceleration.
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High-performance silicon designed for low-latency, high-bandwidth applications.
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Smart interconnect technology for x86, Power, Arm, and GPU-based compute and storage platforms.
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Enhances virtualization and cloud deployments with NVGRE and Geneve support.
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Improves data center efficiency by reducing CPU overhead and network congestion.
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Scalable to support large-scale enterprise and cloud environments.
Technical Specifications: MCX416A-BCAT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX416A-BCAT |
| Network Speed | 40GbE / 56GbE |
| Ports | 2 × QSFP28 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| RDMA Support | RoCEv2 |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Form Factor | Standard with Tall Bracket (low-profile option available) |
| Power Consumption | ~10W (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Compliance | RoHS, IEEE 802.3 |
Applications
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Reduces latency and boosts data transmission for AI, ML, and scientific research.
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Cloud & Data Centers – Supports large-scale deployments with advanced networking and RDMA capabilities.
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Enterprise Networking – Provides reliable, high-speed connectivity for business-critical applications.
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Storage Networks – Enables fast data transfer for NAS, SAN, and distributed storage systems.
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Virtualized Environments – Enhances cloud computing, containerized workloads, and SDN architectures.
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