Mellanox MCX555A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card
The Mellanox MCX555A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI is a high-performance, single-port adapter card supporting both 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet. Designed for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, cloud environments, and storage applications, this adapter leverages PCIe 3.0 x16 for high bandwidth and low latency networking.
Key Features
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Versatile Network Support – Supports 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet via a single QSFP28 port.
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PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface – Provides high bandwidth and efficient data transmission.
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RDMA Support (RoCE v2 & InfiniBand) – Enables low-latency, high-throughput communication for HPC and AI workloads.
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Adaptive Routing & Congestion Control – Ensures optimized data flow and improved network efficiency.
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Advanced Virtualization – Supports SR-IOV, NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve for cloud and virtualized networking.
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Hardware-Accelerated Offloading – Reduces CPU overhead, improving performance for intensive data workloads.
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NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Support – Optimized for high-speed storage networking.
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Secure Boot & Hardware Protection – Ensures data integrity and security in enterprise environments.
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Tall Bracket Included – Designed for standard server racks (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX555A-ECAT
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Dual-mode InfiniBand & Ethernet support for seamless integration into diverse network environments.
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Low-latency, high-throughput networking for AI, deep learning, and scientific computing.
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Accelerated data transfer speeds for cloud computing and hyperscale data centers.
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InfiniBand congestion control and adaptive routing for optimized performance.
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RoCE v2 support for lossless, high-speed Ethernet communication.
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Efficient CPU offloading reduces data center costs and power consumption.
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Scalable solution for multi-node environments and large-scale infrastructures.
Technical Specifications: MCX555A-ECAT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX555A-ECAT |
| Network Speed | 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand / 100GbE Ethernet |
| Ports | 1 × QSFP28 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| RDMA Support | RoCE v2, InfiniBand |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Congestion Control | Adaptive Routing, InfiniBand Congestion Control |
| Hardware Offloading | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, Hardware Root-of-Trust |
| 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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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Enables ultra-fast, low-latency communication for AI, deep learning, and big data workloads.
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Cloud Data Centers & Hyperscale Computing – Provides high-bandwidth networking for multi-node environments.
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Virtualized & Cloud Environments – Supports virtualization technologies and network acceleration.
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InfiniBand Networks – Ideal for InfiniBand-based HPC clusters and storage solutions.
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NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Storage – Optimized for high-speed data transfer and storage networking.
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