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NVIDIA MCX4431A-GCAN Mellanox ConnectX -4 Lx EN Adapter Card for Open Compute Project (OCP)

NVIDIA MCX4431A-GCAN Mellanox ConnectX -4 Lx EN Adapter Card for Open Compute Project (OCP)

SKU: MCX4431A-GCAN

The NVIDIA MCX4431A-GCAN Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN Adapter Card for Open Compute Project (OCP) delivers robust performance and efficiency for data centers. Featuring 10/25 GbE network speeds, this adapter card offers high-throughput and low-latency connectivity, essential for demanding workloads. Designed to meet OCP specifications, it ensures interoperability and seamless integration into open infrastructures. Enhanced protocol support and offloading capabilities make it ideal for cloud, Web 2.0, and enterprise applications, boosting performance while reducing overhead on the server CPU.

Features

  • Open Compute Project (OCP) Form Factor: Designed for high-density, high-efficiency data center environments.
  • Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN Technology: Provides advanced networking capabilities and hardware offloads.
  • Single/Dual Port Options: Offers flexibility with either single or dual 25GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) ports.
  • Ethernet Connectivity: Supports a wide range of Ethernet protocols for versatile networking solutions.
  • High Transfer Rates: Delivers up to 25Gb/s per port, maximizing data throughput and minimizing latency.
  • RoCE Support: Remote Direct Memory Access over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) support for efficient data transfer.
  • Low Latency: Optimized to reduce latency for high-performance applications.
  • Energy Efficient: Designed to optimize power consumption without compromising performance.

Technical Specifications

  • Adapter Model: NVIDIA MCX4431A-GCAN Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN
  • Form Factor: OCP Specification 2.0 - Type 1
  • Port Configuration: Single/Dual-port configurations available
  • Ethernet Speeds: 10/25GbE per port
  • Supported Ethernet Protocols: Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, and RoCE
  • PCI Express Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes for high-bandwidth data transfer
  • Host Interface: PCI Express Gen 3.0, backward compatible with Gen 2.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 25Gb/s per port
  • Connectivity Options: SFP28 for 25GbE ports
  • Offload Capabilities: VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, and MPLS offload support
  • Hardware Offloads: TCP/IP, RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), iSER, NVMe over Fabrics
  • Power Consumption: Optimized for low power usage
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
  • Dimensions: Compliant with OCP 2.0 specifications (Type 1)
  • Certifications: RoHS compliant, CE, FCC, UL

Frequent Ask Questions
  • What is the NVIDIA MCX4431A-GCAN Mellanox ConnectX -4 Lx EN Adapter Card?

    The NVIDIA MCX4431A-GCAN Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN Adapter Card is a high-performance network interface card designed for the Open Compute Project (OCP). It provides enhanced networking capabilities for data centers and cloud environments.

  • What are the key features of the ConnectX-4 Lx EN Adapter Card?

    Key features of the ConnectX-4 Lx EN Adapter Card include high throughput with low latency, support for Ethernet speeds up to 25Gb/s, hardware offloads for efficient networking, and compatibility with various server architectures.

  • What operating systems are supported by this adapter card?

    This adapter card supports a wide range of operating systems, including various distributions of Linux (such as Red Hat and Ubuntu) and Windows Server editions.

  • Is this card suitable for virtualization environments?

    Yes, the ConnectX-4 Lx EN Adapter Card offers advanced virtualization support, including Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), enabling it to handle complex virtualized environments efficiently.

  • What kind of connectors does the MCX4431A-GCAN feature?

    This card features dual SFP28 ports, allowing connections with SFP28-based transceivers or direct attach copper cables for high-speed network links.

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