Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT
The Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT ConnectX-3 Pro VPI Adapter Card is a dual-port, high-bandwidth solution supporting both FDR InfiniBand (56Gb/s) and 40/56GbE Ethernet. With a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) functionality, this card delivers exceptional flexibility and performance for high-demand computing environments.
Key Features
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• Dual QSFP Ports – Supports both FDR InfiniBand (56Gb/s) and 40/56GbE Ethernet, offering protocol flexibility.
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• PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface (8GT/s) – Enables fast, reliable data throughput for modern server architectures.
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• VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) – Seamlessly operates in InfiniBand or Ethernet networks.
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• RDMA Support – Includes support for RoCE and InfiniBand for low-latency, high-throughput communication.
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• SR-IOV Support – Enhances virtualization and cloud deployments with hardware-level virtual function separation.
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• Hardware Offloads – Reduces CPU load with advanced offloading capabilities (checksum, segmentation, etc.).
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• Tall Bracket – Standard form factor for easy installation in full-height servers.
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• RoHS R6 Compliant – Environmentally safe and regulation-compliant hardware.
Technical Specifications MCX354A-FCCT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX354A-FCCT |
| Ports | 2 × 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) |
| Compliance | RoHS R6, PCI-SIG, IEEE 802.3 |
| Form Factor | PCIe Adapter Card |
Ideal For
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• High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Reliable, low-latency communication for research, simulations, and complex computations.
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• Data Centers – Scalable connectivity for fast-growing server and storage networks.
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• Enterprise Cloud – Virtualization-ready with SR-IOV and protocol flexibility for hybrid cloud environments.
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• AI/Big Data Workloads – Optimized for high-speed transfer in demanding analytics and training workloads.
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• Storage Fabrics – High throughput and RDMA support enhance SAN/NAS performance.
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