Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card
The Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI is a high-performance, dual-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 networking, this PCIe 3.0 x16 adapter delivers ultra-low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads.
Key Features
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Dual-Port Versatility – Supports two QSFP28 ports for 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet connectivity.
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PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface – Ensures high-speed data transmission with minimal bottlenecks.
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RDMA Support (RoCE v2 & InfiniBand) – Reduces CPU overhead, improving performance for HPC and AI workloads.
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Adaptive Routing & Congestion Control – Enhances network efficiency and scalability.
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Advanced Virtualization – Supports SR-IOV, NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve for virtualized and cloud environments.
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NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Support – Optimized for high-speed storage applications.
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Security & Protection – Features Secure Boot and Hardware Root-of-Trust for data integrity.
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Tall Bracket Included – Designed for standard server racks (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX556A-ECAT
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Seamless support for both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks.
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Low-latency, high-throughput performance for scientific computing, AI, and machine learning.
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Ideal for cloud-scale data centers and multi-node HPC clusters.
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InfiniBand congestion control and adaptive routing improve network efficiency.
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Efficient CPU offloading reduces data center costs and power consumption.
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Scalable networking solution for large-scale infrastructures.
Technical Specifications: MCX556A-ECAT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX556A-ECAT |
| Network Speed | 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand / 100GbE Ethernet |
| Ports | 2 × 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) – Optimized for AI, deep learning, and scientific research.
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Cloud Data Centers & Hyperscale Computing – Provides ultra-fast networking for multi-node deployments.
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Virtualized & Cloud Environments – Enhances network performance for virtualized infrastructures.
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InfiniBand-Based Clusters – Ideal for HPC clusters, AI workloads, and storage solutions.
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NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Storage – Supports high-speed storage networking.
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