Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN Network Interface Card
The Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN is a high-performance 10/25GbE dual-port SFP28 network interface card (NIC) designed for data centers, cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise networking. With a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, it delivers low-latency, high-throughput networking, making it ideal for virtualized, AI, storage, and cloud applications.
Key Features
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10/25GbE Dual-Port Connectivity – Supports high-speed networking via SFP28 interfaces.
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PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface – Enables high-performance and efficient data transmission.
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RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2) – Reduces CPU overhead and accelerates data movement.
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Low Latency & High Bandwidth – Ideal for data-intensive and real-time applications.
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Hardware Offloads – Supports NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve tunneling acceleration.
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Security Features – Hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, and more.
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Energy-Efficient Design – Optimized for low power consumption and high performance-per-watt.
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Tall Bracket Included – Suitable for rack-mounted servers (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX512A-ACAT
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High-speed connectivity for demanding applications such as cloud computing, AI, and storage networks.
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Accelerates virtualization and containerized environments with advanced networking offloads.
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Optimized for next-generation data centers, delivering scalable and high-performance networking.
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Supports NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) for high-speed storage access.
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Enhanced security features protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Technical Specifications: MCX512A-ACAT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX512A-ACAT |
| Network Speed | 10GbE / 25GbE |
| Ports | 2 × SFP28 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| RDMA Support | RoCE v2 |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Security | Secure firmware updates, hardware root of trust |
| Form Factor | Standard with Tall Bracket (low-profile option available) |
| Power Consumption | Low Power Design |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Compliance | RoHS, IEEE 802.3 |
Applications
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Enterprise Data Centers – Provides high-speed, scalable networking for critical business applications.
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Cloud Computing – Ensures efficient, low-latency networking for virtualized and containerized workloads.
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Supports AI, machine learning, and large-scale computational workloads.
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Storage Networking – Enables NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) and fast data transfers for SAN/NAS solutions.
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Telecommunications & Edge Computing – Delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for distributed networks.
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