Mellanox MCX353A-Fcbt Connectx-3 Vpi Adapter Card, Single Fdr 56GB/S or 40/56gbe

• Type: Wireless
• Bandwidth: 10Mbps/100Mbps
• Interface: PCI Express
• Model NO.: Mellanox MCX353A-FCBT
• Transmission Rate: 10/100/1000Mbps
• Application: Desktop, Laptop, Server
• Connecting Medium: Ask Us
• Motherboard Integrated: Separate Network Card
• Frequency Range: Single Frequency
• Type of Network: Fast Ethernet
• Field: Workstation
• Product Warranty: 1 Year
• Use: Storage Networks
• Production Lead Time: 10-25 Days
• Supply Capacity: 10, 000PCS Per Month
• Transport Package: Paper Box
• Specification: OEM
• Trademark: None
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 10, 000PCS Per Month
• Package Size: 103.00cm * 103.00cm * 35.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 1.100kg

Product Description

Mellanox MCX353A-FCBT

The Mellanox MCX353A-FCBT ConnectX-3 VPI Adapter Card is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed to provide 56Gb/s FDR InfiniBand or 40/56GbE Ethernet connectivity. With PCIe 3.0 x8 (8GT/s) and a single QSFP port, this adapter is ideal for data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise applications that require ultra-high-speed, low-latency networking.
 

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Key Features

• Single FDR 56Gb/s or 40/56GbE QSFP Port - Provides flexibility for both FDR InfiniBand and Ethernet environments, offering up to 56Gb/s bandwidth for demanding applications.

• PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface (8GT/s) - Ensures maximum performance and seamless integration into server platforms.

• VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) - Supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, enabling deployment flexibility and simplifying network management.

• RDMA Support (RoCE v2 & iWARP) - Enables low-latency, high-throughput communication for data-centric applications like AI, machine learning, and storage.

• Virtualization Support - Features SR-IOV, enabling efficient networking for virtualized environments, ideal for cloud computing and multi-tenant networks.

• Enhanced Data Offloading - Reduces CPU load with TSO, LRO, checksum offload, and other hardware offloading technologies, improving overall network efficiency.

• Tall Bracket Included - Optimized for standard server rack installations (low-profile bracket available separately).

BENEFITS of MCX353A-FCBT

• Provides high-performance, low-latency connectivity for demanding enterprise, cloud, and HPC environments.

• Dual FDR InfiniBand and Ethernet support provides flexibility for diverse network environments and protocols.

• Optimized for virtualization, enabling high-density, high-performance cloud computing with efficient data transport.

• Accelerates data transfers in data-intensive applications like big data analytics, real-time data processing, and AI workloads.

• Reduces CPU overhead with hardware offloading capabilities, improving network performance and efficiency.

Technical Specifications: Mellanox MCX353A-FCBT

Parameter	Specification
Model	MCX353A-FCBT
Network Speed	56Gb/s FDR InfiniBand or 40/56GbE
Ports	1 × QSFP
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8 (8GT/s)
RDMA Support	Yes (RoCE v2, iWARP)
Virtualization	SR-IOV
Hardware Offloading	TSO, LRO, Checksum Offload
Form Factor	Standard with Tall Bracket
Power Consumption	Low Power Design
Operating Temp.	0°C to 55°C
Compliance	RoHS, IEEE 802.3

Applications

• Data Centers & Cloud Networking - Provides flexible, high-bandwidth connectivity for cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient networking.

• High-Performance Computing (HPC) - Supports high-throughput communication for data-heavy applications like scientific simulations, AI, and big data analytics.

• Virtualized Environments - Optimized for virtual machine environments, enabling scalable, low-latency network access for virtual workloads.

• Storage Networking - Ideal for environments requiring high-speed data transfers, including NAS and SAN systems.

• AI & Machine Learning - Accelerates real-time data transfers for applications such as deep learning, training models, and data processing.