Mellanox MCX4121A-ACUT ConnectX-4 Lx EN Network Interface Card
The Mellanox MCX4121A-ACUT ConnectX-4 Lx EN is a high-performance, dual-port 25GbE SFP28 network interface card (NIC) designed for cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise networking. With PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity and UEFI boot support, it ensures low-latency, high-throughput performance while offering advanced networking, security, and virtualization features.
Key Features
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25GbE Dual-Port Connectivity – Delivers two high-speed SFP28 ports for superior networking performance.
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PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface – Provides efficient data transfer with minimal latency.
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UEFI Enabled – Supports UEFI Secure Boot for enhanced security and compatibility.
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Low Latency & High Throughput – Ideal for data-intensive applications such as AI, cloud computing, and HPC.
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RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) – Reduces CPU overhead and improves application performance.
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Virtualization Support – Compatible with SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve for virtualized networking environments.
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Advanced Security Features – Includes secure firmware updates and hardware-based encryption.
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Energy Efficient Design – Optimized for low power consumption and high performance.
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Tall Bracket Included – Designed for rack-mounted servers (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX4121A-ACUT
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Enhanced security with UEFI Secure Boot for enterprise environments.
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Optimized for modern cloud-based, AI-driven, and software-defined networks.
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Accelerates data transfer for high-performance storage solutions (NAS/SAN).
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Enables cost-effective scaling in virtualized and data center applications.
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Delivers excellent performance-to-power efficiency ratio for demanding workloads.
Technical Specifications: MCX4121A-ACUT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX4121A-ACUT |
| Network Speed | 25GbE |
| Ports | 2 × SFP28 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| UEFI Support | Yes (UEFI Secure Boot) |
| RDMA Support | RoCE |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, Firmware Protection, Hardware Encryption |
| 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 Networking – Provides secure, high-speed, and reliable network connectivity.
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Cloud & Virtualized Environments – Optimized for large-scale cloud computing and virtualization.
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High-Performance Storage Networks – Ensures efficient data transfer for NAS and SAN solutions.
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AI & Machine Learning – Supports compute-intensive workloads with high-throughput networking.
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Edge Computing – Delivers low-power, high-performance solutions for distributed network architectures.
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Security-Conscious Deployments – Ideal for UEFI-enabled environments requiring enhanced firmware protection.
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