Mellanox
MCX555A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI EDR 100Gb/s Adapter
The Mellanox MCX555A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI EDR Adapter delivers ultra-high-speed 100Gb/s throughput for the most demanding data center, cloud, and HPC environments. Featuring Virtual Protocol Interconnect® (VPI) technology, it supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity, providing unmatched flexibility, scalability, and performance for enterprise workloads.
Features
Engineered for extreme performance, the MCX555A-ECAT offers 100Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth per port, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring low-latency, high-throughput, and massive scalability.
Advanced Options
Its dual-port VPI design allows seamless switching between EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet, ensuring adaptability to diverse networking infrastructures. With RDMA acceleration, GPUDirect® support, and advanced stateless offloads, it optimizes data movement, reduces CPU utilization, and boosts application efficiency. Perfect for AI training clusters, storage platforms, hyperscale cloud deployments, and HPC workloads, the MCX555A-ECAT provides next-generation networking performance with enterprise-grade reliability.
Product Key Features
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Dual-port 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand & 100GbE Ethernet
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Virtual Protocol Interconnect® (VPI) for flexible protocol support
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PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 host interface for maximum throughput
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Low latency with RoCE and InfiniBand acceleration
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GPUDirect® RDMA support for AI and ML workloads
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Advanced stateless offloads to free up CPU cycles
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Optimized for high-performance computing and storage fabrics
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Scalable architecture for hyperscale and cloud data centers
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Enhanced virtualization features for multi-tenant environments
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Enterprise-grade Mellanox (NVIDIA Networking) design
Reliability & Performance
The MCX555A-ECAT is built for mission-critical infrastructures where latency, bandwidth, and reliability define performance. With industry-leading 100Gb/s speeds and dual-protocol flexibility, it enables organizations to scale efficiently while maintaining application responsiveness and data integrity. Its advanced offload technologies reduce system overhead, ensuring consistently high performance in compute-intensive workloads.
Key Features
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Model: MCX555A-ECAT
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Ports: 2x Network Ports
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Speed: 100Gb/s per port
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Protocols: EDR InfiniBand & 100GbE Ethernet (VPI)
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Interface: PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16
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RDMA Support: Yes, with RoCE and InfiniBand acceleration
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GPU Optimization: NVIDIA 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-grade, HPC-ready
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Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty Included
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