Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN Network Interface Card
The Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN Network Interface Card (NIC) is a high-performance dual-port 25GbE adapter, designed to provide ultra-low latency, high throughput, and exceptional scalability for demanding network environments. Built with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and state-of-the-art ConnectX-5 EN technology, this NIC is ideal for data centers, cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and virtualization workloads. With its advanced features and robust architecture, the MCX512A-ACAT offers superior connectivity for modern enterprise applications, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and future-proof scalability.
Benefits:
- Up to 100Gb/s connectivity per port
- Industry-leading throughput, low latency, low CPU utilization and high message rate
- Innovative rack design for storage and Machine Learning based on Host Chaining technology
- Smart interconnect for x86, Power, Arm, and GPU-based compute & storage platforms
- Advanced storage capabilities including NVMe over Fabric offloads
- Intelligent network adapter supporting flexible pipeline programmability
- Cutting-edge performance in virtualized networks including Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
- Enabler for efficient service chaining capabilities
- Efficient I/O consolidation, lowering data center costs and complexit
Key Features
1. Dual-Port 25GbE Performance:
- Dual 25GbE ports provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity, delivering up to 25Gbps per port for intensive workloads.
- Ideal for high-throughput applications, such as virtualization, cloud computing, real-time analytics, and big data processing.
2. PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface for Maximum Bandwidth:
- The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures exceptional bandwidth and low-latency communication between the network interface card and the host server.
- Delivers high throughput for modern data centers and HPC environments, supporting large-scale deployments and multi-tenant infrastructures.
3. Advanced ConnectX-5 EN Technology:
- Built on the advanced ConnectX-5 EN architecture, this NIC features hardware offloads for enhanced performance and efficiency in network-intensive applications.
- Offers comprehensive support for RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access), RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), and other advanced protocols for optimized data transfer and low latency.
4. Seamless Virtualization and Cloud Support:
- Full compatibility with leading virtualization platforms like VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM.
- Supports virtualization technologies like SR-IOV and VXLAN, enabling efficient network resource management and scalability in cloud and multi-tenant environments.
5. Enhanced Security and Data Integrity:
- Advanced security features, including hardware-based encryption and integrity checking, to ensure secure data transfer across the network.
- Provides a secure foundation for mission-critical applications, ensuring compliance with security protocols and standards.
6. Energy-Efficient Design:
- Designed to offer high performance without excessive power consumption, helping reduce operating costs in data centers.
- Incorporates energy-efficient technologies, ensuring optimal performance while minimizing power usage and heat generation.
Technical Specifications
- Ports: 2 x 25GbE Ethernet ports (dual-port)
- Data Rate: Up to 25Gbps per port
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Protocol Support: Ethernet, RDMA, RoCE, TCP/IP, iWARP, and more
- Compatibility:
- Servers: Compatible with major OEM servers
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, VMware, and more
- Offloads Supported:
- TCP/IP, RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, and more
- Power Management: Low power consumption for energy efficiency
- Form Factor: Standard PCIe
Applications
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Virtualized environments and cloud data centers
- Real-time analytics and big data processing
- Storage and network-intensive applications
- Multi-tenant, multi-application cloud infrastructures
Why Choose the Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT?
- High-Speed 25GbE Connectivity: Dual 25GbE ports provide fast and reliable connections for demanding data center applications.
- Scalable Performance: Offers the scalability needed for modern cloud, virtualization, and big data environments.
- Low Latency: Delivers ultra-low latency and optimized performance, ideal for high-throughput, real-time applications.
- Security and Reliability: Built-in security and data integrity features ensure secure and stable network communication.
- Efficient Power Usage: Energy-efficient design reduces overall operating costs and improves sustainability in data centers.
For organizations requiring robust, high-speed connectivity in their data centers, the Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN NIC is the ideal solution. With its advanced 25GbE connectivity, PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, and support for modern network protocols, this NIC is built to power the next generation of data-driven applications, making it an essential component of any high-performance network infrastructure.
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