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 | Mellanox Network Card ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card EDR IB and 100GbE Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 MCX556A-ECAT |
Model | MCX556A-ECAT |
keyword | mellanox network card |
Delivery Time | Based on inventory |
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 | Mellanox Network Card ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card EDR IB and 100GbE Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 MCX556A-ECAT | Model | MCX556A-ECAT |
keyword | mellanox network card | Delivery Time | Based on inventory |
Brand Name | Mellanox | Model Number | MCX556A-ECAT |
High Light | ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Mellanox Network Card ,MCX556A-ECAT Mellanox Network Card ,MCX556A-ECAT Mellanox 100gb Nic |
The NVIDIA ConnectX-5 InfiniBand adapter card delivers breakthrough performance for data-intensive applications with dual-port 100Gb/s connectivity. This high-performance NIC card combines cutting-edge RDMA technology, hardware offloads, and PCIe Gen4 compatibility to accelerate HPC, AI, and cloud workloads. With its innovative architecture, this network card significantly reduces CPU overhead while maximizing data throughput.
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Interface Type | PCIe Gen3/Gen4 x16 |
Data Rate | Up to 100Gb/s per port |
Port Configuration | Single or dual QSFP28 |
Supported Protocols | InfiniBand, Ethernet (100/50/40/25/10/1GbE) |
RDMA Technology | RoCE, iWARP |
Virtualization | SR-IOV (up to 512 VFs) |
Offload Capabilities | NVMe-oF, MPI, Checksum, TSO |
OS Compatibility | Linux, Windows, VMware, FreeBSD |
Dual-port design supporting up to 100Gb/s per port with backward compatibility to lower speeds, making this network card versatile for various infrastructure requirements.
Hardware offloads for NVMe over Fabrics, MPI tag matching, and rendezvous protocols significantly reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system efficiency.
SR-IOV with up to 512 virtual functions and NVIDIA ASAP² technology enable efficient resource sharing and isolation in virtualized environments.
Enhanced RDMA capabilities with GPU Direct technology accelerate data transfer between GPUs and storage systems, making this NIC card ideal for AI and machine learning workloads.
Form Factor | Ports | Interface | Part Number |
---|---|---|---|
PCIe HHHL | Single QSFP28 | PCIe Gen3 x16 | MCX555A-ECAT |
PCIe HHHL | Dual QSFP28 | PCIe Gen3 x16 | MCX556A-ECAT |
PCIe HHHL | Dual QSFP28 | PCIe Gen4 x16 | MCX556A-EDAT |
OCP 2.0 Type 1 | Single QSFP28 | PCIe Gen3 x16 | MCX545B-ECAN |
OCP 2.0 Type 2 | Single QSFP28 | PCIe Gen3 x16 | MCX545A-ECAN |
The ConnectX-5 network interface card excels in various high-demand environments:
The ConnectX-5 stands out with its combination of 100Gb/s throughput, advanced RDMA capabilities, and comprehensive hardware offloads. This NIC card reduces CPU overhead significantly while delivering exceptional performance for data-intensive applications.
Yes, the ConnectX-5 adapter card supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols through the same hardware. Configuration is managed through firmware settings, providing flexibility for different network environments.
PCIe Gen4 doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe Gen3, allowing the ConnectX-5 network card to fully utilize its 100Gb/s capabilities without being constrained by the bus interface. This is particularly important for dual-port configurations and high-throughput applications.
We provide comprehensive support for all ConnectX-5 products, including:
With over ten years of industry expertise, our company has established itself as a premier provider of networking solutions. We maintain extensive manufacturing capabilities and a skilled technical team that supports our diverse customer base. Our organization has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products at competitive prices while providing exceptional service.
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Year Established:
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Employee Number:
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