Mellanox MCX455A-ECAT ConnectX-4 VPI 100GbE
The Mellanox MCX455A-ECAT ConnectX-4 VPI is a versatile, high-performance network adapter card designed to support both 100GbE Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity. With a single-port QSFP28 interface and PCIe 3.0 x16 connectivity, it delivers ultra-low latency, high throughput, and RDMA support, making it ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud data centers, and enterprise storage solutions.
Key Features
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100GbE Ethernet & InfiniBand Support – Provides flexible connectivity for data centers and HPC clusters.
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Single QSFP28 Port – Compatible with a wide range of transceivers and direct-attach cables.
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PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface – Delivers maximum bandwidth for high-speed networking.
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Low Latency & High Throughput – Optimized for RDMA, AI workloads, and big data processing.
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RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) & InfiniBand Support – Enhances performance while reducing CPU load.
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Virtualization Support – Compatible with SR-IOV, NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve for cloud environments.
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Energy-Efficient Design – Low power consumption with advanced power management.
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Tall Bracket Included – Designed for standard server installations (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX455A-ECAT
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Dual-mode support for Ethernet and InfiniBand – Flexibility in network infrastructure.
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Enhanced performance for high-speed data processing and AI workloads.
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Ideal for RDMA applications, reducing CPU overhead for efficient data transfers.
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Optimized for large-scale virtualized environments and cloud computing.
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Increases data center efficiency with low-latency networking.
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Scalable to support thousands of nodes in large network deployments.
Technical Specifications: MCX455A-ECAT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX455A-ECAT |
| Network Speed | 100GbE / InfiniBand |
| Ports | 1 × QSFP28 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| RDMA Support | RoCE, InfiniBand |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Form Factor | Standard with Tall Bracket (low-profile option available) |
| Power Consumption | ~12W (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Compliance | RoHS, IEEE 802.3, InfiniBand |
Applications
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Supports low-latency InfiniBand networking for scientific and AI workloads.
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Cloud & Data Centers – Enables flexible, high-speed connectivity for large-scale cloud deployments.
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Enterprise Networking – Provides high-bandwidth, low-latency solutions for modern business applications.
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AI & Machine Learning – Accelerates data processing for AI model training and inference.
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Storage Networks – Supports high-speed data transfer in NAS, SAN, and distributed storage environments.
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