NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN Mellanox - ConnectX-3 Pro EN 40GbE QSFP dual port PCIe3.0 x8 Network Card for OCP

Features

• High Performance: Dual 40GbE ports for ultra-fast data transfer and low latency.
• PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface: Ensures high-speed connectivity and optimal throughput.
• Open Compute Project (OCP) compliance: Designed for data center modernization with open standards.
• Enhanced Network Virtualization: Support for SR-IOV and NFV, accelerating virtualized applications.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic management capabilities to ensure reliable data delivery.
• Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with various operating systems and hypervisors.

Technical Specifications

• Model: NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN
• Product Type: Network Card
• Ports: Dual 40GbE QSFP
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Form Factor: OCP
• Network Standard: Ethernet
• Data Rate: 40Gbps per port
• Virtualization Support: SR-IOV, NFV
• Protocols: RoCE, iWARP, TCP/UDP/IP
• Operating Systems: Broad OS compatibility including Windows, Linux, VMware
• Dimensions: Complies with OCP dimensions specifications
• Advanced Networking Features: Flow Steering, Congestion Control, Quality of Service (QoS)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What type of network card is the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN?

  The NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN is a Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro EN 40GbE QSFP dual port PCIe 3.0 x8 network card designed for use in OCP environments.

• What are the main features of the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN network card?

  This network card offers dual 40GbE QSFP ports, PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, and is tailored for high performance network environments. It supports advanced features like hardware offloads, RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), and more.

• What kind of slot does the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN require?

  The NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN requires a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot.

• What environments is the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN suitable for?

  This network card is particularly well-suited for Open Compute Project (OCP) environments and can be used in server and enterprise network infrastructures needing high-speed connectivity.

• Does the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN support RDMA?

  Yes, the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN supports Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), which significantly reduces CPU overhead and increases performance.

• What type of connectivity does the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN provide?

  The NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN provides 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using QSFP ports.

• Is the NVIDIA MCX346A-BCQN compatible with OCP server hardware?

  Yes, this network card is designed for compatibility with OCP server hardware, making it an ideal choice for data center environments utilizing OCP standards.

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• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

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