Mellanox MCX653105A-ECAT-SP ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter Card
The Mellanox MCX653105A-ECAT-SP ConnectX-6 VPI is a high-performance, single-port 100Gb/s adapter card designed for both InfiniBand (HDR100, EDR) and Ethernet (100GbE) connectivity. Featuring PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 support, it delivers ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and superior scalability, making it an ideal solution for high-performance computing (HPC), AI, cloud, and storage networking applications.
Key Features of Mellanox MCX653105A-ECAT-SP
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Flexible Protocol Support: Supports HDR100 InfiniBand, EDR InfiniBand, and 100GbE Ethernet.
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High Bandwidth: Delivers up to 100Gb/s networking speeds via a QSFP56 interface.
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PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 Interface: Ensures high-speed data transfer and future-proof compatibility.
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RDMA Acceleration: Supports RoCE v2 and InfiniBand for ultra-low latency communication.
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Hardware Offloading: Reduces CPU load by offloading network functions.
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Secure Networking: Includes Hardware Root-of-Trust, Secure Boot, and Data Integrity Protection.
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Enhanced Virtualization: Supports SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve.
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Advanced Telemetry: Provides real-time network visibility and congestion management.
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Tall Bracket Included: Standard server-ready form factor (low-profile bracket available separately).
Benefits
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Optimized for High-Performance Computing (HPC): Ensures low-latency, high-throughput networking.
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Superior Scalability: Supports large-scale AI, cloud, and hyperscale data center deployments.
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Reduced CPU Overhead: Hardware acceleration for better system efficiency.
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Future-Proof Design: PCIe 4.0 compatibility ensures long-term usability.
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Reliable and Secure: Enhanced security features for data integrity and protection.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | MCX653105A-ECAT-SP |
| Network Speed | 100Gb/s (HDR100, EDR IB, 100GbE) |
| Ports | 1 × QSFP56 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 |
| RDMA Support | RoCE v2, InfiniBand |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, Hardware Root-of-Trust, Data Integrity Protection |
| Telemetry & Monitoring | Advanced real-time network visibility |
| Hardware Offloading | Yes |
| 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, PCIe 4.0 |
Applications
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Low-latency networking for scientific research, AI, and deep learning.
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Hyperscale Data Centers – High-speed, scalable connectivity for cloud infrastructure.
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Enterprise Storage Networking – Supports NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) for high-speed storage.
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AI and Machine Learning – Handles large-scale AI/ML workloads with minimal latency.
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Virtualized Environments – Optimized for multi-tenant cloud computing and large-scale virtualization.
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