Mellanox MCX456A-Ecat Connectx-4 Vpi 100gbe Dual-Port Card

• Type: Wireless
• Bandwidth: 10Mbps/100Mbps
• Interface: PCI Express
• Model NO.: Mellanox MCX456A-ECAT
• 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: 150.00cm * 150.00cm * 35.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 1.100kg

Product Description

Mellanox MCX456A-ECAT ConnectX-4 VPI 100GbE 

The Mellanox MCX456A-ECAT ConnectX-4 VPI is a high-performance dual-port adapter card that supports both 100GbE Ethernet and InfiniBand, offering ultra-low latency and high throughput. Designed for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud data centers, and enterprise storage solutions, this network adapter ensures seamless data transmission and efficient network performance.
 

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Key Features

• 100GbE Ethernet & InfiniBand Support - Dual-mode operation for versatile networking solutions.

• Dual QSFP28 Ports - Provides scalable and flexible connectivity.

• PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface - Ensures high bandwidth and fast data transmission.

• Low Latency & High Throughput - Optimized for AI, machine learning, and big data processing.

• RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) & InfiniBand Support - Improves network efficiency while reducing CPU load.

• Virtualization Support - Compatible with SR-IOV, NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve for cloud computing.

• Energy-Efficient Design - Features advanced power management for low power consumption.

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

BENEFITS of MCX456A-ECAT

• Dual-mode support for Ethernet and InfiniBand, ensuring network flexibility.

• Superior data transfer speeds for AI and big data analytics.

• Ideal for RDMA applications, enabling efficient data movement with reduced CPU overhead.

• Optimized for large-scale cloud environments and virtualized networks.

• Supports large-scale deployments with low-latency networking.

• Scalable to support thousands of nodes in distributed computing environments.

Technical Specifications: MCX456A-ECAT

Parameter	Specification
Model	MCX456A-ECAT
Network Speed	100GbE / InfiniBand
Ports	2 × QSFP28
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
RDMA Support	RoCE, InfiniBand
Virtualization	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve
Form Factor	Standard with Tall Bracket (low-profile option available)
Power Consumption	~15W (typical)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Compliance	RoHS, IEEE 802.3, InfiniBand

Applications

1. High-Performance Computing (HPC) - Enables low-latency networking for scientific simulations and AI workloads.

2. Cloud & Data Centers - Provides high-speed, scalable connectivity for enterprise cloud environments.

3. Enterprise Networking - Ensures high-bandwidth, low-latency solutions for business applications.

4. AI & Machine Learning - Optimized for fast data processing and AI model training.

5. Storage Networks - Facilitates high-speed data transfers in NAS, SAN, and distributed storage systems.