NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX® - 5 Dual - Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 Network Interface Card (MCX516A - CCAT) - CCD Networking
NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX® - 5 Dual - Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 Network Interface Card (MCX516A - CCAT) - CCD Networking
NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX® - 5 Dual - Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 Network Interface Card (MCX516A - CCAT) - CCD Networking

NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX®-5 Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 Network Interface Card (MCX516A-CCAT)

MCX516A-CCAT

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Overview

The NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN is a high-performance network adapter designed to accelerate your data center applications. With its advanced features and efficient design, it delivers exceptional performance and flexibility.

Key Features:

  • High-Speed Connectivity: Dual 100GbE QSFP28 ports for lightning-fast data transfer.
  • Advanced Networking Features:
    • Accelerated Switching and Packet Processing (ASAP²): Optimizes network performance and reduces CPU overhead.
    • Low-Latency RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE): Delivers high-performance, low-latency network communication.
    • Industry-Leading DPDK Performance: Maximizes network throughput and minimizes CPU utilization.
    • Open vSwitch Offloads: Reduces CPU resource consumption for virtualized environments.
    • Network Virtualization Offloads: Supports Geneve, VXLAN, and NVGRE for flexible network virtualization.
    • End-to-End QoS and Congestion Control: Ensures reliable and efficient network traffic.

Enhanced Storage Performance:

  • NVMe-oF Offloads: Accelerates storage performance and reduces CPU overhead.
  • T10 DIF Support: Improves data integrity and reliability.
  • Hardware-Based I/O Virtualization: Enables efficient resource allocation and isolation for virtualized environments.

Technical Specifications:

  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16   
  • Network Ports: Dual 100GbE QSFP28   
  • Supported Speeds: 100/50/40/25/10/1GbE   
  • RDMA Support: Yes
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C   
  • Power Consumption: Up to 8.5W   
  • Dimensions: 168mm x 69mm

Compatibility:

  • Windows
  • Linux (RHEL/CentOS)
  • VMware
  • FreeBSD
  • OFED
  • WinOF-2
NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX® - 5 Dual - Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 Network Interface Card (MCX516A - CCAT) - CCD Networking
How long does shipping take?

Orders can take 3-14 business days to arrive, depending on stock levels and your location.

What is a Media Converter?

A media converter is a networking device that converts one type of network media, such as copper network cabling, to another, such as fibre optic network cabling. This is often used to extend network distances or connect different network types.

What is the difference between Single-Mode and Multi-Mode?

Single-mode fibre uses a thin core to guide light in a single path, enabling long-distance, high-bandwidth transmissions. Multi-mode fibre, on the other hand, has a thicker core that allows multiple light paths to travel simultaneously. While this can increase bandwidth over shorter distances, it can also lead to signal distortion due to the different light paths arriving at different times. This makes multi-mode fibre more suitable for shorter-distance applications, while single-mode fibre is better suited for longer-distance transmissions.

What is an SFP Module?

An SFP module is a small, hot-swappable device that plugs into media converters, switches, network cards, and routers. It provides various connectivity options, such as fibre optic or copper connectors.

What is the difference between Duplex and Simplex?

Simplex Fiber: A single-lane road. Usually, data only travels one way, but "Bi-Di" technology allows two-way traffic on that one lane by using two different colors of light.

Duplex Fiber: A two-lane road. Data travels both ways at once because there are two separate strands of glass—one for sending and one for receiving.

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PoE technology transmits electrical power along with data signals over Ethernet cables, eliminating the need for separate power outlets and simplifying network installations, especially for devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones.

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Ethernet categories (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, etc.) define the speed and frequency the cable can handle. As the number increases, so does the performance.

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