Mellanox MCX512A-Acat Connectx-5 En Network Interface Card, 10/25gbe Dual-Port SFP28

• Type: Wireless
• Bandwidth: 10Mbps/100Mbps
• Interface: PCI Express
• Model NO.: Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT
• 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 MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN Network Interface Card

The Mellanox MCX512A-ACAT ConnectX-5 EN is a high-performance 10/25GbE dual-port SFP28 network interface card (NIC) designed for data centers, cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise networking. With a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, it delivers low-latency, high-throughput networking, making it ideal for virtualized, AI, storage, and cloud applications.
 

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Key Features

• 10/25GbE Dual-Port Connectivity - Supports high-speed networking via SFP28 interfaces.

• PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface - Enables high-performance and efficient data transmission.

• RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2) - Reduces CPU overhead and accelerates data movement.

• Low Latency & High Bandwidth - Ideal for data-intensive and real-time applications.

• Hardware Offloads - Supports NVGRE, VXLAN, and Geneve tunneling acceleration.

• Security Features - Hardware root of trust, secure firmware updates, and more.

• Energy-Efficient Design - Optimized for low power consumption and high performance-per-watt.

• Tall Bracket Included - Suitable for rack-mounted servers (low-profile bracket available separately).

BENEFITS of MCX512A-ACAT

• High-speed connectivity for demanding applications such as cloud computing, AI, and storage networks.

• Accelerates virtualization and containerized environments with advanced networking offloads.

• Optimized for next-generation data centers, delivering scalable and high-performance networking.

• Supports NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) for high-speed storage access.

• Enhanced security features protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Technical Specifications: MCX512A-ACAT

Parameter	Specification
Model	MCX512A-ACAT
Network Speed	10GbE / 25GbE
Ports	2 × SFP28
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
RDMA Support	RoCE v2
Virtualization	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve
Security	Secure firmware updates, hardware root of trust
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

1. Enterprise Data Centers - Provides high-speed, scalable networking for critical business applications.

2. Cloud Computing - Ensures efficient, low-latency networking for virtualized and containerized workloads.

3. High-Performance Computing (HPC) - Supports AI, machine learning, and large-scale computational workloads.

4. Storage Networking - Enables NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) and fast data transfers for SAN/NAS solutions.

5. Telecommunications & Edge Computing - Delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for distributed networks.