NVIDIA MCX354A-FCAT ConnectX-3 VPI Adapter Card Dual-Port QSFP FDR IB and 40/56GbE PCIe3.0 x8 8GT/s

Features

• Dual-port connectivity for enhanced data throughput and network redundancy
• Supports FDR InfiniBand and 40/56GbE technologies
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-speed data transfer
• Enables efficient connectivity in high-performance computing environments
• Compatible with a wide range of network topologies and systems
• Advanced offload of network processing to reduce CPU utilization
• Low-latency performance suitable for data centers and cloud computing
• High Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS) features

Technical Specifications

• Model: NVIDIA MCX354A-FCAT ConnectX-3
• Ports: Dual-Port QSFP
• Supported Network Standards: FDR InfiniBand and 40/56GbE
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Data Rate: 8GT/s
• Form Factor: Low profile
• Performance: Low latency, high throughput
• Offload Engine: Advanced networking offload capabilities
• RAM: 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Operational Environment: Suitable for data centers and cloud environments
• Compliance: RoHS compliant

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the NVIDIA MCX354A-FCAT ConnectX-3 VPI Adapter Card?

  The NVIDIA MCX354A-FCAT ConnectX-3 is a versatile adapter card designed to support high-speed data transfer. It features dual-port QSFP interfaces capable of FDR InfiniBand (56Gbps) and 40/56Gb Ethernet over a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.

• What type of interface does the MCX354A-FCAT use?

  This adapter card leverages a PCIe 3.0 (x8) slot with a data rate of 8GT/s for connectivity.

• Can this adapter card be used with both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks?

  Yes, the ConnectX-3 VPI adapter card supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet, offering flexibility based on your network requirements.

• What kind of performance can I expect from this adapter card?

  The card provides high-performance network connectivity with support for data transfer rates up to 40Gbps for Ethernet and 56Gbps for InfiniBand.

• Is the NVIDIA MCX354A-FCAT compatible with various operating systems?

  Yes, it is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including major Linux distributions and Windows Server editions.

• Does this card support virtualization technologies?

  Yes, the NVIDIA MCX354A-FCAT supports advanced virtualization technologies, which makes it suitable for use in virtualized data centers.

• How many ports does the ConnectX-3 VPI Adapter Card feature?

  The card features two QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports that can handle either InfiniBand or Ethernet protocols.

• What is the form factor of the MCX354A-FCAT card?

  This adapter card is designed to be a low-profile, PCI Express add-in card, suitable for various server environments.

• What types of applications are best suited for this adapter card?

  This adapter card is ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), data center interconnects, storage networks, and other environments requiring high-speed connectivity.

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• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.
• 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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• All products sold come with a 12 month return to base warranty.
• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

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