Mellanox
MCX556A-EDAT ConnectX-5 Ex VPI?Adapter Card
The Mellanox?MCX556A-EDAT ConnectX-5 Ex VPI Adapter Card?is a dual-port 100Gb/s networking solution designed for high-performance computing (HPC), cloud, and enterprise environments. Leveraging Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology, it supports both 100GbE Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand connectivity, providing ultra-low latency, high throughput, and advanced offload capabilities for mission-critical workloads.
Features
The MCX556A-EDAT enables flexible deployment across multiple network protocols without hardware changes. Its dual 100Gb/s ports deliver unmatched bandwidth for storage fabrics, AI/ML clusters, cloud-scale virtualization, and HPC applications.
Advanced Options
Featuring RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and GPUDirect? support, this adapter offloads processing tasks from the CPU, allowing for efficient, low-latency data transfer. Its PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 interface ensures full-speed connectivity, while the robust ConnectX-5 Ex architecture provides enterprise-grade reliability and scalability. Ideal for organizations demanding high-performance networking with protocol versatility, the MCX556A-EDAT is optimized for AI workloads, hyperscale cloud infrastructures, and high-speed storage environments.
Product Key Features
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Dual 100Gb/s ports supporting Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand (VPI)
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PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 interface for maximum throughput
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Ultra-low latency for HPC and AI workloads
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RDMA and GPUDirect? acceleration for CPU efficiency
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Advanced stateless offloads for transport and overlay protocols
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Flexible VPI design for dual-protocol deployment
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Optimized for hyperscale cloud, AI/ML, and HPC applications
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High reliability for mission-critical enterprise environments
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Scalable architecture supporting multi-tenant and virtualized networks
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Enterprise-grade Mellanox/NVIDIA Networking design
Reliability & Performance
The MCX556A-EDAT provides consistent 100Gb/s performance with protocol flexibility for both Ethernet and InfiniBand networks. Its advanced offload capabilities reduce CPU usage, ensuring high throughput and low latency for compute-intensive workloads. Built for mission-critical applications, it delivers dependable, long-term networking performance for HPC, AI, cloud, and storage infrastructures.
Key Features?
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Model: MCX556A-EDAT
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Ports: 2x Network Ports
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Speed: 100Gb/s per port
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Protocols: 100GbE Ethernet & EDR InfiniBand (VPI)
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Interface: PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16
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RDMA Support: Yes, RoCE and InfiniBand acceleration
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GPU Optimization: GPUDirect? RDMA supported
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Offloads: Advanced stateless offloads
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Form Factor: Full-height?Adapter Card
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Reliability: Enterprise/HPC-grade design
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Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty Included
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