Mellanox MCX311A-Xcat Connectx-3 Ethernet Single SFP+ Port Adapter Card

• Type: Wireless
• Bandwidth: 10Mbps/100Mbps
• Interface: PCI Express
• Model NO.: Mellanox MCX311A-XCAT
• 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 MCX311A-XCAT

The Mellanox MCX311A-XCAT ConnectX-3 EN is a cost-effective, high-performance 10GbE single-port SFP+ network interface card designed for enterprise, cloud, and storage networking environments. Leveraging PCIe 3.0 x4 interface at 8GT/s, this adapter delivers reliable throughput and low latency, making it suitable for small to mid-scale data centers and virtualized deployments.
 

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Key Features

• Single-Port 10GbE SFP+ Connectivity - Offers high-speed network performance with a compact footprint, ideal for scalable server and storage systems.

• PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface (8GT/s) - Ensures efficient bandwidth utilization and high-throughput connectivity.

• RDMA Support - Enables low-latency, high-performance computing through RDMA over Ethernet.

• Virtualization Support - Optimized for virtualized environments with support for technologies like SR-IOV and VMware NetQueue.

• Energy Efficient Design - Delivers high performance with optimized power usage, suitable for energy-conscious deployments.

• Advanced Networking Features - Includes support for VLAN tagging, checksum offload, TSO, LRO, and flow control.

• Compact Form Factor - Ideal for small form factor systems and dense server configurations.

BENEFITS of MCX311A-XCAT

• Provides 10GbE connectivity in a single-port form factor at a cost-effective price point.

• Supports low-latency data transfers, making it suitable for enterprise applications and virtualized systems.

• Integrates easily with existing cloud and storage networks with SFP+ compatibility.

• Reduces CPU load via offloading features to maximize application performance.

• Ideal for entry-level HPC, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and small-to-mid enterprise environments.

Technical Specifications: Mellanox MCX311A-XCAT

Parameter	Specification
Model	MCX311A-XCAT
Network Speed	10GbE
Ports	1 × SFP+
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4 (8GT/s)
RDMA Support	Yes
Virtualization	SR-IOV, NetQueue
Offloading Features	TSO, LRO, Checksum Offload
Form Factor	Low-profile and tall bracket options
Power Consumption	Energy-efficient design
Operating Temp.	0°C to 55°C
Compliance	RoHS, IEEE 802.3ae

Applications

• Enterprise Networking - Provides reliable high-speed connectivity for business-critical applications.

• Cloud and Virtualized Data Centers - Enhances VM networking performance and scalability.

• Storage Networks - Ideal for high-throughput access to storage systems and backup networks.

• HPC & Research Labs - Suitable for basic HPC clusters requiring cost-effective 10GbE solutions.

• Small to Mid-size Businesses - Improves infrastructure performance with a future-ready network upgrade path.