Mellanox MCX653106A-ECAT ConnectX-6 100Gb/s
The Mellanox MCX653106A-ECAT is a high-performance dual-port network adapter based on the powerful ConnectX-6 architecture. Offering seamless support for both 100Gb/s InfiniBand (HDR100, EDR) and 100GbE Ethernet, this adapter delivers ultra-low latency, high throughput, and flexible protocol support. It’s ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation data center environments.
Key Highlights of Mellanox MCX653106A-ECAT
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Dual-Port QSFP56 Interfaces
Two QSFP56 ports supporting up to 100Gb/s per port for scalable performance. -
InfiniBand & Ethernet Support
Supports HDR100 and EDR InfiniBand, along with 100GbE Ethernet for hybrid networking. -
PCIe Gen 3.0 / Gen 4.0 x16 Interface
High-bandwidth interface compatible with both legacy and cutting-edge server platforms. -
Based on ConnectX-6 Silicon
Offers acceleration for MPI, NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF), RDMA, RoCE v2, and GPUDirect.
Mellanox MCX653106A-ECAT Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Product | ConnectX-6 InfiniBand/Ethernet Adapter |
| Model Number | MCX653106A-ECAT |
| Ports | 2x QSFP56 |
| Max Data Rate | 100Gb/s per port (200Gb/s aggregate) |
| Interface | PCI Express Gen 3.0/4.0 x16 |
| Network Protocols | HDR100, EDR InfiniBand, 100Gb Ethernet |
| Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-6 |
| Bracket Type | Full Height (Tall) |
| Form Factor | Add-in Card |
| Boot Support | PXE, UEFI |
| Operating Modes | InfiniBand or Ethernet |
Core Features
• Dual-Port 100Gb/s QSFP56
Deliver high bandwidth with two QSFP56 ports supporting up to 200Gb/s combined throughput for data-intensive workloads.
• InfiniBand & Ethernet Dual-Mode Support
Maximize network flexibility with support for both high-speed Ethernet and low-latency InfiniBand protocols.
• PCIe Gen4 x16 Bandwidth
Harness the full power of the PCIe Gen4 x16 interface for faster data flow and reduced latency.
• Advanced Acceleration Capabilities
Includes support for RDMA, NVMe-oF, RoCE v2, GPUDirect, SR-IOV, and virtualization offloads.
• Data Center-Ready Design
Engineered for modern HPC and AI infrastructures with support for secure boot, scalable clustering, and low-power operation.
Benefits of Mellanox MCX653106A-ECAT
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High Bandwidth & Low Latency
Perfect for compute and storage-intensive environments like HPC, AI, and real-time analytics. -
Versatile Deployment Options
Operate in InfiniBand, Ethernet, or converged network modes depending on workload needs. -
Offload-Driven Performance
Free up CPU cycles with offloading technologies and network acceleration features. -
Enterprise and Cloud-Ready
Ideal for hyperscale data centers, research labs, and enterprise clusters requiring ultra-fast interconnects.
Use Case Scenarios Mellanox MCX653106A-ECAT
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Accelerate scientific simulations, modeling, and big data processing using HDR InfiniBand interconnects.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)
Support massive data transfers between GPU clusters with low latency and high throughput.
• NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
Enable high-speed, low-latency storage networking between nodes with NVMe acceleration.
• Hybrid Cloud and Enterprise Data Centers
Deploy a flexible, future-ready networking stack supporting both Ethernet and InfiniBand.
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