Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT
The Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx EN is a high-performance dual-port 100GbE QSFP56 network interface card (NIC) designed to meet the demands of high-bandwidth applications, including high-performance computing (HPC), cloud data centers, and enterprise networking. Featuring PCIe 4.0 x16 connectivity, this card provides exceptional throughput and ultra-low latency for data-intensive workloads.
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Key Features
- Dual-Port 100GbE Connectivity - Offers two QSFP56 ports for ultra-fast network speeds of up to 100GbE. Ideal for high-throughput and low-latency applications.
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Interface - Ensures maximum bandwidth utilization and fast data transfer speeds, supporting demanding applications in modern data centers.
- Secure Boot - Protects the system during boot-up, preventing unauthorized code from running and ensuring security in enterprise environments.
- No Crypto - The card does not include cryptographic features, focusing on high-speed data transmission and offloading without crypto acceleration.
- RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2) - Supports RoCE v2 for low-latency, high-performance networking in storage and HPC environments.
- Virtualization Optimized - Includes support for SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve, making it ideal for virtualized environments.
- Hardware Offloading - Reduces CPU overhead, increasing overall network efficiency and reducing latency for high-performance applications.
- Tall Bracket - Includes a tall bracket for standard server racks (low-profile bracket available separately).
BENEFITS of MCX623106AS-CDAT
- Dual-Port 100GbE offers exceptional network performance for enterprise IT infrastructure, high-speed cloud, and data center operations.
- RoCE v2 support ensures high-efficiency data transfer for machine learning, AI, and storage applications.
- Designed for high-performance virtualized environments, improving scalability and network performance for cloud computing and IT services.
- Secure Boot enhances system integrity by ensuring only authorized firmware and software are loaded during the system startup.
- Hardware Offloading accelerates network packet processing, reducing CPU load and enabling efficient handling of large data volumes in enterprise workloads.
Technical Specifications: Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT
Parameter |
Specification |
Model |
MCX623106AS-CDAT |
Network Speed |
100GbE |
Ports |
2 × QSFP56 |
Interface |
PCIe 4.0 x16 |
RDMA Support |
RoCE v2 |
Virtualization |
SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
Hardware Offloading |
Yes |
Security Features |
Secure Boot |
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
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) - Perfect for AI, deep learning, and scientific research requiring high-speed, low-latency networking.
- Enterprise & Cloud Data Centers - Facilitates high-bandwidth, low-latency network connectivity for cloud computing and IT infrastructure.
- Virtualized Environments - Optimized for high-performance virtualization with fast data transfers in cloud and enterprise data centers.
- Storage Networking & NVMe-oF - Supports high-speed storage networking for NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) and other data transfer protocols in large-scale storage environments.
- AI & Machine Learning Workloads - Enhances real-time data processing and distributed computing in data-driven applications.