Mellanox MCX515A-CCUT ConnectX-5 EN 100GbE Network Interface Card
The Mellanox MCX515A-CCUT is a high-performance Ethernet network interface card (NIC) featuring a single 100GbE QSFP28 port. Designed for data-intensive applications, it utilizes the ConnectX-5 EN controller and a PCIe Gen 3.0 x16 interface to deliver ultra-low latency, high throughput, and efficient offloading capabilities for enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale data centers.
Experience 100GbE performance in a compact single-port design
- Fully UEFI enabled for both x86 and Arm platforms
- Ideal for AI/ML workloads, storage acceleration, and high-frequency trading
- Built-in support for RoCE, NVGRE, VXLAN, and other tunneling protocols
- Comes with a tall bracket for standard server installation
Key Features
• 100GbE Single-Port Connectivity
Delivers 100 Gigabits per second over a QSFP28 interface for ultra-fast data movement
• PCIe Gen 3.0 x16 Interface
Maximizes bandwidth for data-intensive workloads with backward compatibility
• UEFI Boot Support (Arm & x86)
Ensures seamless integration with modern server platforms and pre-boot environments
• Advanced Network Offloads
Supports RDMA, stateless offloads, and virtualization acceleration to reduce CPU overhead
• Tall Bracket Included
Ships with a full-height bracket for compatibility with standard server chassis
• Reliable, Secure, and Efficient
Ideal for performance-critical environments with built-in hardware security support
Technical Specifications of MCX515A-CCUT
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | ConnectX-5 EN Network Interface Card |
| Model Number | MCX515A-CCUT |
| Interface | PCI Express Gen 3.0 x16 |
| Port Configuration | 1x QSFP28 |
| Data Rate | 100Gbps |
| Bracket Type | Tall (Full Height) |
| Boot Mode Support | UEFI (x86 and Arm) |
| Form Factor | Add-in Card |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Network Protocols | RoCE, VXLAN, NVGRE, SR-IOV |
Benefits of MCX515A-CCUT
• Accelerated Data Performance
Drastically improves throughput and responsiveness in demanding network environments
• Flexible Architecture Support
Works across a range of systems thanks to x86 and Arm compatibility
• Reduced CPU Load
Advanced offloading features improve application performance by freeing up host resources
• Scalable for Modern Workloads
Supports containerized environments, NFV, and AI compute clusters
Use Case Scenarios
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Low-latency interconnects and high bandwidth for compute-heavy tasks
• Cloud Infrastructure
Maximize VM and container density with high-speed virtual networking
• AI/ML and Data Analytics
Accelerate large data transfers and minimize bottlenecks in AI pipelines
• Enterprise Data Centers
Support for secure, efficient, and high-speed networking in virtualized environments
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