Mellanox MCX556A-EDAT ConnectX-5 Ex VPI Adapter Card
The Mellanox MCX556A-EDAT ConnectX-5 Ex VPI is a dual-port adapter card that supports 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet. With PCIe 4.0 x16, it delivers higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved efficiency for high-performance computing (HPC), AI, deep learning, cloud data centers, and enterprise networking.
Key Features
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Dual-Port QSFP28 Connectivity – Supports 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet.
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PCIe 4.0 x16 Interface – Offers increased bandwidth and lower latency compared to PCIe 3.0.
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RDMA Acceleration (RoCE v2 & InfiniBand) – Improves performance for AI, ML, and HPC workloads.
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Adaptive Routing & Congestion Control – Enhances network efficiency and scalability.
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Virtualization Support – Compatible with SR-IOV, NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve.
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NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Support – Optimized for high-speed storage solutions.
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Secure Boot & Hardware Root-of-Trust – Provides enhanced security and data integrity.
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Tall Bracket Included – Suitable for standard server racks (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX556A-EDAT
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Next-generation PCIe 4.0 support for higher bandwidth and improved performance.
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Supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet, offering flexibility for various applications.
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Ultra-low latency and high throughput for HPC, AI, and cloud computing.
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Ideal for large-scale data centers, supercomputing, and virtualized environments.
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Optimized for NVMe-over-Fabrics, enhancing storage networking speeds.
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InfiniBand congestion control and adaptive routing for efficient network utilization.
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Power-efficient design, reducing overall operational costs.
Technical Specifications: MCX556A-EDAT
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX556A-EDAT |
| Network Speed | 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand / 100GbE Ethernet |
| Ports | 2 × QSFP28 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 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) – Designed for supercomputing, AI, deep learning, and scientific computing.
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Cloud Data Centers & Hyperscale Computing – Provides ultra-fast networking for cloud workloads.
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Enterprise Networking & Virtualization – Enhances network efficiency in virtualized environments.
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InfiniBand-Based Clusters – Ideal for AI workloads, machine learning, and large-scale computing clusters.
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NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) Storage – Supports high-speed storage networking and distributed storage systems.
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