Mellanox MCX455A-Ecat Connectx-4 Vpi 100gbe Single-Port Ethernet Adapter Card

• Type: Wireless
• Bandwidth: 10Mbps/100Mbps
• Interface: PCI Express
• Model NO.: Mellanox MCX455A-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: 103.00cm * 103.00cm * 35.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 1.100kg

Product Description

Mellanox MCX455A-ECAT ConnectX-4 VPI 100GbE 

The Mellanox MCX455A-ECAT ConnectX-4 VPI is a versatile, high-performance network adapter card designed to support both 100GbE Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity. With a single-port QSFP28 interface and PCIe 3.0 x16 connectivity, it delivers ultra-low latency, high throughput, and RDMA support, making it ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud data centers, and enterprise storage solutions.
 

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Key Features

• 100GbE Ethernet & InfiniBand Support - Provides flexible connectivity for data centers and HPC clusters.

• Single QSFP28 Port - Compatible with a wide range of transceivers and direct-attach cables.

• PCIe 3.0 x16 Interface - Delivers maximum bandwidth for high-speed networking.

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

• RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) & InfiniBand Support - Enhances performance while reducing CPU load.

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

• Energy-Efficient Design - Low power consumption with advanced power management.

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

BENEFITS of MCX455A-ECAT

• Dual-mode support for Ethernet and InfiniBand - Flexibility in network infrastructure.

• Enhanced performance for high-speed data processing and AI workloads.

• Ideal for RDMA applications, reducing CPU overhead for efficient data transfers.

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

• Increases data center efficiency with low-latency networking.

• Scalable to support thousands of nodes in large network deployments.

Technical Specifications: MCX455A-ECAT

Parameter	Specification
Model	MCX455A-ECAT
Network Speed	100GbE / InfiniBand
Ports	1 × 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	~12W (typical)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Compliance	RoHS, IEEE 802.3, InfiniBand

Applications

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

2. Cloud & Data Centers - Enables flexible, high-speed connectivity for large-scale cloud deployments.

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

4. AI & Machine Learning - Accelerates data processing for AI model training and inference.

5. Storage Networks - Supports high-speed data transfer in NAS, SAN, and distributed storage environments.