Mellanox MCX353A-FCCT
The Mellanox MCX353A-FCCT ConnectX-3 Pro VPI Adapter Card is a high-performance single-port adapter designed to deliver up to 56Gb/s of bandwidth via FDR InfiniBand or 40/56GbE Ethernet. Featuring a QSFP port and PCIe 3.0 x8 (8GT/s) interface, it’s ideal for HPC, cloud, and enterprise data centers that demand maximum throughput and low latency.
Key Features
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• Single QSFP Port – Supports either FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand or 40/56GbE Ethernet, offering flexibility across different network protocols.
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• PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface (8GT/s) – Ensures high-speed data transfer and broad compatibility with modern server infrastructures.
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• VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) – Seamlessly switches between InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, simplifying deployment.
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• RDMA Support (RoCE & InfiniBand) – Enables low-latency, high-throughput networking ideal for performance-critical applications.
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• SR-IOV Support – Enhances virtualization performance in cloud and multi-tenant environments.
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• Hardware Offloads – Offloads tasks like checksum, segmentation, and reassembly from the CPU to improve efficiency.
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• Tall Bracket Included – Fits standard server rack configurations (low-profile option may be available separately).
Benefits of Mellanox MCX353A-FCCT
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• Delivers high-speed connectivity for demanding applications in cloud, enterprise, and scientific computing.
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• Reduces CPU utilization with hardware offloading and RDMA capabilities.
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• Offers flexible protocol support to simplify networking infrastructure.
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• Ideal for virtualized or bare-metal environments requiring scalable and reliable performance.
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• Compatible with InfiniBand and Ethernet topologies in a wide range of data center configurations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX353A-FCCT |
| Ports | 1 × QSFP |
| Speed | FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand or 40/56GbE |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 (8GT/s) |
| Protocol Support | VPI (IB & Ethernet) |
| RDMA Support | Yes (RoCE, InfiniBand) |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV |
| Bracket | Tall Bracket (Standard) |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Adapter |
| Compliance | RoHS, IEEE 802.3, PCI-SIG |
| Power Efficiency | Optimized for Low Power Usage |
Ideal Use Cases
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• HPC (High-Performance Computing) – Delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth communication for simulations and large datasets.
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• Enterprise Data Centers – Provides flexible high-speed connectivity to handle growing network demands.
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• Cloud Infrastructure – Efficient in virtualized environments where scalability, performance, and multi-tenancy are key.
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• AI/ML Workloads – Supports fast data exchange for real-time machine learning and inference engines.
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• Storage Networking – Enhances throughput and responsiveness in SAN or NAS setups.
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