Payment Terms | T/T |
Packaging Details | outer box |
Supply Ability | Supply by project/batch |
Products Status | Stock |
Application | Server |
Interface Type: | InfiniBand |
Ports | dual |
Max Speed | 100GbE |
Connector Type | QSFP28 |
Type | wired |
name | ConnectX-5 VPI Mellanox Network Adapter Card PCIe3.0 MCX556A-ECAT |
Warranty time | 1 year |
Model | MCX556A-ECAT |
keyword | mellanox network card |
Brand Name | Mellanox |
Model Number | MCX556A-ECAT |
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Product Specification
Payment Terms | T/T | Packaging Details | outer box |
Supply Ability | Supply by project/batch | Products Status | Stock |
Application | Server | Interface Type: | InfiniBand |
Ports | dual | Max Speed | 100GbE |
Connector Type | QSFP28 | Type | wired |
name | ConnectX-5 VPI Mellanox Network Adapter Card PCIe3.0 MCX556A-ECAT | Warranty time | 1 year |
Model | MCX556A-ECAT | keyword | mellanox network card |
Brand Name | Mellanox | Model Number | MCX556A-ECAT |
High Light | ConnectX-5 VPI mellanox network adapter ,mellanox network adapter MCX556A-ECAT |
The MCX556A-ECAT is a high-performance dual-port network card from NVIDIA's ConnectX-5 series, supporting both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols at speeds of up to 100Gb/s per port. Designed for data-intensive environments, this nic card delivers ultra-low latency, high message rates, and advanced offload capabilities, making it ideal for HPC, cloud, and storage applications.
The network card leverages NVIDIA's ConnectX-5 architecture with support for:
The MCX556A-ECAT nic card uses an embedded PCIe switch to manage data flow between the host and network. It offloads processing tasks such as packet routing, encryption, and storage protocols directly to the hardware, reducing CPU overhead and latency. The card supports both connection-oriented and connectionless transports, enabling efficient data movement in distributed systems.
Attribute | Value |
---|---|
Interface | 2x QSFP28 |
Data Rate | Up to 100Gb/s per port |
Host Bus | PCIe Gen3 x16 |
Protocols | InfiniBand, Ethernet |
Power Consumption | ~12W |
Form Factor | HHHL (Half-Height Half-Length) |
OS Support | Linux, Windows, VMware, FreeBSD |
We offer:
Q: Is this card compatible with my existing Ethernet switches?
A: Yes, it supports standard Ethernet protocols up to 100GbE.
Q: Can I use this NIC card in a virtualized environment?
A: Yes, it supports SR-IOV with up to 512 virtual functions.
Q: What cables are required for 100Gb/s operation?
A: QSFP28 DAC or optical cables are supported.
With over 10 years of industry experience, we operate a large factory and maintain a strong technical team. We represent leading brands including Mellanox, Ruckus, Aruba, and Extreme. Our product range includes network switches, network cards, wireless access points, controllers, and cables. We hold over $10M in inventory, ensuring reliable supply and competitive pricing. Our professional sales and technical support teams are available 24/7 to assist customers worldwide.
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Year Established:
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Employee Number:
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